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AF54 HBN

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under vehicle sealant applied

Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 142,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,580 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,479 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,479 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 128,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 128,706 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 114,355 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog/driving light not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front windscreen washer pipe split but still water to screen

Pass 14 Oct 2017 101,406 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 101,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 93,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,201 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,123 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre kerbed.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,036 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,036 miles

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

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

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

both front brake dics starting to wear ?

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,126 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 HBN is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AF54 HBN, 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 AF54 HBN registered?

AF54 HBN is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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