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AJ04 AYL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 AYL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,180 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose corrosion on wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,597 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,rear exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 62,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,298 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Engine management light on.

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated. Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

N/S side repeater outer casing missing.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,402 miles

Nearside side repeater outer lens cover missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,264 miles

under wheel arches covered

Fail 4 Apr 2013 29,263 miles

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

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

under wheel arches covered

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,856 miles

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes split not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 11,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,927 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 AYL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ04 AYL, 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 AJ04 AYL registered?

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

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