MOT Status
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137,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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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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