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BN54 SZJ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front mirror has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

footbrake has a slight travel

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front mirror has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

footbrake has a slight travel

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,228 miles

n/s/f tyre bolding on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,192 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 93,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,157 miles

both front rear suspension arm bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,920 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 SZJ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BN54 SZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN54 SZJ?

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What year was BN54 SZJ registered?

BN54 SZJ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BN54 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 SZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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