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AG55 FUV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FUV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 159,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 158,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 157,559 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 154,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 154,884 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,939 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 132,573 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge of the tread

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge of the tread

Pass 22 Oct 2012 118,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 118,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 102,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 83,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AG55 FUV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 AG55 FUV, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG55 FUV registered?

AG55 FUV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is AG55 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG55 FUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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