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YF54 TRZ

2005 Seat Ibiza Reference

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,453 mi
Last recorded87,453 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 TRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Reference
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,126 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 80,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,540 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,944 miles

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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YF54 TRZ 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 YF54 TRZ, 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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YF54 TRZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza Reference, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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