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BP04 TWC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TWC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 133,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 131,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 125,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 116,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,598 miles

EPC light on dash.

Exhaust system deteriated.

Handbrake travel high.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 110,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

EPC light on dash.

Exhaust system deteriated.

Handbrake travel high.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,673 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 May 2012 92,470 miles

play in front lower arms rear inner bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,537 miles

front discs poor

rearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 11 Apr 2011 68,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front discs poor

rearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

play in both sides front lower arms rear bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,485 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 25,080 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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BP04 TWC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP04 TWC, 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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BP04 TWC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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