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AO04 PXE

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 113,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery U/S

brake warning lamp staying on

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 111,631 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,330 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,647 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 79,304 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 79,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2012 60,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 60,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 55,169 miles

Front anti-roll bar collar cracked on nearside but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 May 2011 55,169 miles

Front anti-roll bar collar cracked on nearside but not seriously weakened

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 48,275 miles

Front anti-roll bar collar cracked on nearside but no resulting movement.

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 48,275 miles

Front anti-roll bar collar cracked on nearside but no resulting movement.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,404 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Cracked but not seriuosly weakened

Fail 28 May 2008 31,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,740 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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AO04 PXE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO04 PXE, 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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AO04 PXE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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