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YJ54 BSM

2004 Seat Ibiza SX

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza SX58,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BSM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza SX
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,249 miles

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,829 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,829 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,725 miles

squeak at offside front ,nothing visible

Fail 16 Jan 2009

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

squeak at offside front ,nothing visible

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,157 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 50,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,217 miles

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

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

rear tyres low on tread

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza SX?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Stop lamp not working 11
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Headlamp aim too low 9
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YJ54 BSM is a 2004 Seat Ibiza SX in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 58,245 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 BSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza SX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ54 BSM registered?

YJ54 BSM is a 2004 Seat Ibiza SX, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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