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VN05 EXR

2005 Seat Ibiza Reference

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 EXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Reference
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 151,321 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear bump stop perished

o/s rear bump stop perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 125,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 125,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,287 miles

temprature light on after emissions test ??

Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

temprature light on after emissions test ??

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,931 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,931 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,745 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 51,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN05 EXR is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN05 EXR, 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 VN05 EXR registered?

VN05 EXR is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is VN05 EXR safe to buy?

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