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BN54 RPO

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 RPO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,283 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

turbo cooler insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,287 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 May 2015 83,283 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,717 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot not opening

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

rear brake discs corroded at inner faces

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,040 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,040 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,352 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,823 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,823 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,666 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,512 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,306 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RPO is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

BN54 RPO is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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