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KN55 VAV

2005 Seat Ibiza SX

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza SX48,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VAV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza SX
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,101 miles

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 29 Sep 2009 48,099 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,099 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,119 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,119 miles

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

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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KN55 VAV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza SX in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KN55 VAV, 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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What year was KN55 VAV registered?

KN55 VAV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza SX, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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