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SG55 YCJ

2005 Seat Ibiza Reference

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YCJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Reference
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 139,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 123,645 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 123,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 109,860 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 23 Dec 2010 109,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,684 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 88,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,232 miles

CONDENSATION IN O/S/F HEADLAMP

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

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

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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SG55 YCJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG55 YCJ, 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 SG55 YCJ registered?

SG55 YCJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SG55 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 YCJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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