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BL55 KMG

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,243 mi
Last recorded164,243 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KMG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 164,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Strut top mount rough

Offside Front Strut top mount rough

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 18 May 2018 164,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Strut top mount rough

Offside Front Strut top mount rough

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 148,229 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 148,229 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,718 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 139,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in ns rear tyre

os ns rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 May 2015 131,834 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 131,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 121,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 109,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,998 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,563 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,138 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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BL55 KMG is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 KMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL55 KMG registered?

BL55 KMG is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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