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AU04 ABZ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,242 mi
Last recorded67,242 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ABZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,242 miles

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

n/s/f bed showing signs of previous weld

Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f bed showing signs of previous weld

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,529 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,542 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,138 miles

front dics worn

Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,072 miles

Front discs corroded

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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AU04 ABZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AU04 ABZ, 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 AU04 ABZ registered?

AU04 ABZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is AU04 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 ABZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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