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AU04 AFF

2004 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,390 mi
Last recorded131,390 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AFF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,244 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve deteriorated.

Nearside Front Light unit has slightly water ingress.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Side light, indicator has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Service brake pedal has slightly travel.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wing corroded (taped)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside & Nearside Rear tyres Perished / cracking in treads

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,111 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside & Nearside Rear tyres Perished / cracking in treads

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,245 miles

front tyres uneven wear,treads worn off inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres uneven wear,treads worn off inner edges

horn intermittant right hand switch working ok

Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,458 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes strarting to split at top.

Horn push operation poor.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,471 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 AFF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

AU04 AFF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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