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AJ04 AYE

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,417 mi
Last recorded142,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 AYE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 142,417 miles

Rear number plate lights poor

Fail 1 Jul 2021 142,412 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s front poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate fouling brake disc

Rear number plate lights poor

Pass 6 Jul 2020 140,264 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 123,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front cv boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2019 123,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front cv boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 114,832 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 114,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 114,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,779 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Exhaust rear most silencer box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre very slightly perished

Slight wear to inner shoulder of offside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer deterated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,482 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front discs slighty pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs slighty pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,207 miles

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

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

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)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,062 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,730 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 52,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,698 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
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AJ04 AYE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ04 AYE, 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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AJ04 AYE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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