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BP04 TWM

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,298 mi
Last recorded144,298 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 144,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 144,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 144,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade rubber is split

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

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Rear exhaust box is rusty

fuel filter is damp suspect slight leak

oil and coolant levels are very low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 135,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade rubber is split

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

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

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box is rusty

fuel filter is damp suspect slight leak

oil and coolant levels are very low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 186/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 2 Nov 2015 120,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 186/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,683 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 116,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,903 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 85,958 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 46,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TWM is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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