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BN05 BPX

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,438 mi
Last recorded93,438 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BPX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,438 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 93,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gator split but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,030 miles

Offside Front Wiper split. Not affecting drivers view.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Off side front lower suspension Arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,397 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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BN05 BPX is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BN05 BPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 BPX?

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What year was BN05 BPX registered?

BN05 BPX is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BN05 BPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 BPX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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