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BP04 UWL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,022 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,020 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,805 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,947 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 69,662 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,246 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 624,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 216,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,395 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,876 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 UWL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP04 UWL, 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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What year was BP04 UWL registered?

BP04 UWL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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