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AO53 VXM

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VXM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 121,643 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 83,829 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp switch does not operate as designed

Offside Front Fog lamp switch does not operate as designed

Fail 25 Jun 2019 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp switch does not operate as designed

Offside Front Fog lamp switch does not operate as designed

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,624 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 63,624 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,627 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,366 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,897 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,485 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,485 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,168 miles

Rear bumpstops perrished

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)

o/s/f Tyre worn to nearly bald on very inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,646 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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AO53 VXM is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO53 VXM, 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 AO53 VXM registered?

AO53 VXM is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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