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BP04 UWR

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 93,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 91,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 77,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2023 58,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 57,814 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 56,281 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 53,344 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 53,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,202 miles

Front Wings corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wings corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,292 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,736 miles

Front Exhaust Flexy worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 38,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2013 35,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 31,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,307 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 13,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2007 13,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UWR is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

BP04 UWR is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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