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BM04 YLD

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,269 mi
Last recorded94,269 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 YLD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,269 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 94,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,843 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 84,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,180 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 74,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 71,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 71,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 55,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2018 44,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,650 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 20,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,150 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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BM04 YLD is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM04 YLD, 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 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BM04 YLD registered?

BM04 YLD is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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