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AU04 AEE

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,384 mi
Last recorded84,384 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AEE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 74,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 74,489 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,688 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,947 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perished

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,048 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,928 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,928 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,668 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 AEE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEE, 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 AEE registered?

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

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