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AJ04 DRV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,587 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 142,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,295 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 130,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,646 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front arches corroded

discs corroded

offside front spring corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

both front arches corroded

discs corroded

offside front spring corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box (double skinned ) outer skin corroding.

corrosion to both front wings.

o/s front tyre - nail in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2015 98,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box (double skinned ) outer skin corroding.

corrosion to both front wings.

o/s front tyre - nail in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2014 94,786 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2013 89,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,479 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,647 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 57,647 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 44,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,184 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 DRV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

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

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