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AU04 AOA

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,431 mi
Last recorded145,431 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 145,431 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 145,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 141,233 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 141,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 136,862 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 136,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,667 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 125,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,286 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,818 miles

play in n/s trackrod inner joint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,430 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,683 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front tyres ON legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,683 miles

both front tyres ON legal limit

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 AOA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 AOA, 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 AOA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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