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AF04 XJV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,144 mi
Last recorded110,144 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 100,491 miles

tailbox rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,574 miles

front brake discs badly lipped

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2016 97,574 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly lipped

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 80,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,476 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear n/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,625 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,517 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,329 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,853 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,257 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AF04 XJV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 XJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF04 XJV registered?

AF04 XJV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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