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AG53 ZBE

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,069 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,784 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 63,737 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front both front tyres badly cracked on inner edge all way round.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,022 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and cracking on inner edge

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower readings than offside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,022 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and cracking on inner edge

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower readings than offside (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,103 miles

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,102 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,336 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AG53 ZBE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AG53 ZBE, 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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AG53 ZBE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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