2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · GF55 KGY
2005 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 184,705 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 KGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2023
- 184,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 KGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Ibiza (GF55 KGY) between June 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))”.
GF55 KGY Mileage History
- 24/06/2022176,509 mi
- 25/06/2022176,520 mi+11 mi
- 07/11/2023184,705 mi+8,185 mi
- 10/11/2023184,705 mi
Average of roughly 5,938 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The voided rubber console bushes on the rear of the front lower wishbones are a notorious weakness on the PQ24 platform. Over UK road humps and potholes, the rubber splits and perishes rapidly, allowing excessive movement of the front control arms. This causes front-end knocking, steering vagueness under braking, and uneven front tyre wear, resulting in an immediate MOT failure. Many UK owners replace them with solid rubber bushes from the Audi A2 or Cupra models for long-term reliability.
- Door Carrier Seal Degradation and Footwell Water IngressModerate
The foam seal securing the metal ancillary carrier plate behind the interior door card perishes and shrinks over time. Rainwater running down the exterior door glass past the window scraper seal pools on top of the deteriorated carrier seal and drains directly over the inner door sill into the cabin footwells. Left unchecked, UK wet weather leaves carpets soaked, rotting the underlay, fogging windscreen glass, and occasionally damaging the convenience control unit located beneath the dashboard.
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