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BP04 UWH

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 UWH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,898 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,197 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,976 miles

Oil leak engine/ gearbox ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking - outer sidewall

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 50,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking - outer sidewall

Oil leak engine/ gearbox ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,713 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bush deteriorating (splitting badly).

offside rear tyre nearing limit (badly cracking).

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,861 miles

offside front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bush deteriorating (splitting badly).

offside rear tyre nearing limit (badly cracking).

Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in offside rear tyre (x2 puncture repairs already exist).

nearside rear tyre outer tread wearing

offside rear tyre nearing limit and cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,389 miles

nail in offside rear tyre (x2 puncture repairs already exist).

nearside rear tyre outer tread wearing

offside rear tyre nearing limit and cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2011 40,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,277 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 35,632 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 14,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,702 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 UWH is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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