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AU04 AEL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AEL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,553 miles

charging light on. engine cutting out at random.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,553 miles

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

charging light on. engine cutting out at random.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,579 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,579 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,618 miles

slight damage to front tyres on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,317 miles

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

nsr tyre worn very uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,469 miles

beam benders on headlamps

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,519 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,411 miles

n/s mirror glass smashed.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,524 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 AEL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AEL, 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 AEL registered?

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

Is AU04 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 AEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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