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AF54 HBC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 75,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,364 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 71,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,099 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,571 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cracked and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,218 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 51,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,370 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,130 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 41,942 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,607 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,263 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,195 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,338 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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AF54 HBC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AF54 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 HBC registered?

AF54 HBC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AF54 HBC safe to buy?

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