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BP04 UWB

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 UWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,407 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,231 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2019 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,830 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 15 May 2017 49,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 49,035 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,026 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,729 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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BP04 UWB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BP04 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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