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AU04 AEB

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AEB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 105,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,839 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,110 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn badly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,302 miles

both front tyres deteriorated/cracked/worn on inner edges

nearside wiper blade deteriorated/split at ends

offside front upper suspension/steering bearing worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi front corroded

front disc n/s inner face pitted

front disc o/s inner face pitted

n/s/f tyre is cracking on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f spigot ring is missing (aftermarket wheels fitted)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,221 miles

N/s/f tyre inner edge 1mm.

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall deamaged.

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

O/s/f tyre inner edge 2mm.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/f tyre inner edge 1mm.

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall deamaged.

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

O/s/f tyre inner edge 2mm.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 31,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,406 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,182 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 AEB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AEB, 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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AU04 AEB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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