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BM04 ZNC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,878 mi
Last recorded82,878 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 82,878 miles

EML light on

Pass 8 May 2014 76,029 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Oil low.

Fail 3 May 2013 70,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Oil low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 64,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

engine mangement light on

engine oil level low

exhaust down pipe mesh coming apart

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm inside edge

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 May 2012 64,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

engine mangement light on

engine oil level low

exhaust down pipe mesh coming apart

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm inside edge

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

front brake pads wearing low offside front

no coolant in expansion bottle

oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

front brake pads wearing low offside front

no coolant in expansion bottle

oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,978 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,271 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,271 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 25,832 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 25,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZNC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BM04 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

BM04 ZNC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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