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AF05 VDK

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,328 mi
Last recorded176,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VDK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 176,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure, no risk of fire.

n/s & o/s front wheel-arch edges corroded.

Pass 11 May 2018 171,816 miles

Engine Management Light displayed.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 May 2017 164,439 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 164,439 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 152,740 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both wishbone bushes deteriated

Pass 11 May 2015 139,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 125,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 115,239 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pads lipped.

Pass 16 May 2012 101,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 101,292 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 90,669 miles

Front brake disks worn

Incorrect bolt in front of offside front suspension arm

Slight play on inner offside front track rod end

Fail 10 May 2011 90,463 miles

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

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

Front brake disks worn

Pass 5 May 2010 75,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,805 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,590 miles

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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AF05 VDK is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 VDK, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 VDK is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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