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AU04 APK

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 APK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 140,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 140,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 135,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers x2 outer skins corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 130,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers x2 outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,312 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chiped (8.3.1d)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 115,312 miles

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chiped (8.3.1d)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,134 miles

coolant leak @ rear of head/thermostat housing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

coolant leak @ rear of head/thermostat housing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

some brake fluctuation from front discs

Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 44,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 APK is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APK, 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 APK registered?

AU04 APK is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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