CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF54 HCU

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,681 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Track rod ends x 2 - gaiters cracked O/S & N/S

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin det/corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,218 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

n/s wing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,744 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

n/s wing corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,426 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,102 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,083 miles

O/S wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,766 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,474 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF54 HCU is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCU, 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

How do I check the history of AF54 HCU?

You can check the full history of AF54 HCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF54 HCU registered?

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

Is AF54 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 HCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF54 HCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF54 HCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.