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BFU 618K

1972 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFU 618K
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Washer pipe split but still provides sufficient liquid to windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2020 129,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Washer pipe split but still provides sufficient liquid to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2019 127,291 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BFU 618K is a 1972 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFU 618K, 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 54 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFU 618K?

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What year was BFU 618K registered?

BFU 618K is a 1972 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is BFU 618K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFU 618K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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