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BN04 YJS

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YJS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,961 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 62,944 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,739 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing within tread

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge and perishing within tread

Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,682 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing within tread

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge and perishing within tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,415 miles

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn and pads approx 5% worn

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and 2mm in edges

o/s/f tyre on 4mm and 2mm on edges

rear tyres on 7mm

Fail 24 Feb 2014 50,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn and pads approx 5% worn

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and 2mm in edges

o/s/f tyre on 4mm and 2mm on edges

rear tyres on 7mm

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 46,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,530 miles

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

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

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,893 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,762 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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BN04 YJS is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN04 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 YJS registered?

BN04 YJS is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is BN04 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 YJS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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