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AF05 VEB

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

142,718 mi
Last recorded142,718 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VEB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 142,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 142,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake servo vacuum hose secured with cable tie

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front sills jacking damaged

Lowering springs fitted all round,all corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Turbo charge hose poorly secured

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 VEB is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 AF05 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 VEB registered?

AF05 VEB is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VEB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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