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KM55 DNV

2005 Seat Ibiza SX

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza SX48,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 DNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza SX
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,410 miles

N/s side repeater cover missing

N/s/r tyre worn to service limits

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

O/s headlamp mounting brackets broken but not insecure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,412 miles

Knocking in suspension

Movement to both front suspension arm inner bushes worn to limits

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly (bald on outer edge)

N/s/r tyre wearing close to service limits and carcass deteriorating

O/s door hinges worn and dropped slightly

O/s track rod end dust cover badly deteriorated

Some inbalance to front brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,302 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Knocking in suspension

Movement to both front suspension arm inner bushes worn to limits

N/s park and service brake low for model

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly (bald on outer edge)

N/s/r tyre wearing close to service limits and carcass deteriorating

O/s door hinges worn and dropped slightly

O/s track rod end dust cover badly deteriorated

Parking brake lever travel high

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some inbalance to front brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,068 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 49,068 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s wing repeater lens missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,615 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 33,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,748 miles

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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KM55 DNV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza SX in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 48,389 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 KM55 DNV, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM55 DNV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza SX, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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