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AF54 HDL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,303 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 107,293 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,989 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,666 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,272 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded & holed but not near a structural item

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,044 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,018 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,946 miles

Central Front both front wings starting to rust [rust bubbles]

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,935 miles

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

Central Front both front wings starting to rust [rust bubbles]

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perished/aged

Fail 11 Jun 2016 80,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.089 lambda (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi fractured (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven ns/os (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R15-85V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perished/aged

squealing noise coming from nsr service brake during brake test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,073 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,540 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HDL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

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

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