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BN54 ECF

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ECF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 137,489 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 137,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,883 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2024 124,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm but worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2022 114,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm but worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,462 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,440 miles

Both wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 104,440 miles

Both wipers starting to smear

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,849 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both wipers starting to smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both wipers starting to smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,155 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not bowing at the time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not bowing at the time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,577 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,577 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,392 miles

BOTH front tyres Worn on inner edges but not showing the cords or ply at the time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH front tyres Worn on inner edges but not showing the cords or ply at the time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,969 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,442 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 31,442 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,671 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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BN54 ECF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BN54 ECF, 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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BN54 ECF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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