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AK54 KYZ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KYZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2024 128,471 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,116 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 120,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust silencer corroded

near side front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Jan 2022 103,904 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust silencer corroded

near side front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,933 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 90,933 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,421 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,193 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Nearside mirror assembly damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,298 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre 1mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Slight oil leal from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,495 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,913 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly but not reading on roller brake tester

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,970 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brakepads 3/4 worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,353 miles

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

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

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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AK54 KYZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK54 KYZ, 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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AK54 KYZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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