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AU04 AHD

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,918 mi
Last recorded92,918 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 92,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 92,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 79,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 62,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,251 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 45,251 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 19 Nov 2020 34,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,118 miles

vehicle suspension rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle suspension rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,034 miles

All 4 tyres slightly distorted

Eml on

Front discs rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2015 28,034 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres slightly distorted

Eml on

Front discs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,646 miles

rear silencer rusty

suspension/brake components rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2014 27,646 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer rusty

suspension/brake components rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,479 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)

front discs rusty and pitted

rear silencer rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight perishing on all tyres

Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,125 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm

front discs badly corroded and scored

slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,323 miles

discs front rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,331 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,965 miles

Front wishbone bushes splitting

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 8 Dec 2007 20,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,508 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,223 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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 AHD is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHD, 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 AHD registered?

AU04 AHD is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is AU04 AHD safe to buy?

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