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AF54 HDJ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HDJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly mishapen on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 99,686 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly mishapen on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Nov 2015 88,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre damage to side wall

Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,798 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to OSF tyre outer side wall

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre sidewall perished 195/55R15V Triangle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,986 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,466 miles

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

front no. plate damaged.

o/s/front tyre worn inner tread and close to legal limit.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,466 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate damaged.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner tread and close to legal limit.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,441 miles

Cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,113 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HDJ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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