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AP04 VLA

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,248 mi
Last recorded146,248 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 146,248 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 146,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,967 miles

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 11 Mar 2017 132,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,503 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded thin

body rust

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,873 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,873 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,662 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 109,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 99,244 miles

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

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

both front shocks reduce damping effect

Fail 27 Mar 2013 99,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front shocks reduce damping effect

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,320 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,149 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,204 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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AP04 VLA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AP04 VLA, 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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AP04 VLA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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