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BP04 VUG

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,415 mi
Last recorded145,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VUG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 145,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,702 miles

front tyres worn to excess

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

steering rack arms slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,790 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

steering rack arms slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,722 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner tyre wall cut

offside rear tyre outer wall cut

Fail 31 May 2008 51,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front inner tyre wall cut

offside rear tyre outer wall cut

Fail 21 May 2007 43,364 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,364 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 VUG is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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