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AU04 ADV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,932 mi
Last recorded86,932 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both knocking (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,772 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,835 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,140 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated outer skin

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,024 miles

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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres scrubbed inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,024 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres scrubbed inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,526 miles

rear tyres feathering inside edge

noise on road test like bearing noise could possibly be tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,408 miles

front discs lipped

near side rear tyre feathering inner edge

off side rear door damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,288 miles

Both front wishbone bushes splitting

Both rear bump stops broken

Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front wishbone bushes splitting

Both rear bump stops broken

N/S/F Brake disc surface worn uneven and corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,632 miles

Both rear tyres, tread slightly uneven

Left rear bump stop broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,336 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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AU04 ADV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU04 ADV, 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 ADV registered?

AU04 ADV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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