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BN54 RNV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,899 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,731 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,218 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,218 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,525 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on the inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 87,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 87,143 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,878 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint not connected on antiroll bar. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,746 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,190 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear box is deteriorated

slight blow from front flexi joint

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN54 RNV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RNV, 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 BN54 RNV registered?

BN54 RNV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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