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FL05 LYZ

2005 Seat Ibiza Reference

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,674 mi
Last recorded97,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LYZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Reference
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,126 miles

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

offside inner steering arm slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside inner steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,979 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2010 76,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,970 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,433 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,537 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Reference?

Based on 1,797 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
4,854
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Stop lamp not working 11
position lamp(s) not working 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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FL05 LYZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 48,774 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 Reference fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL05 LYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Reference typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza Reference is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL05 LYZ registered?

FL05 LYZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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