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AU04 APV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,865 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Noise from nearside rear brake when tested, sounds like metal scraping.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower stay bar (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 81,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Engine management lamp illuminated

Engine oil on minimum

Noise from nearside rear brake when tested, sounds like metal scraping.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower stay bar (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has a constant misfire at idle, advise repair to prevent damage to engine mounts and exhaust system.

Nearside rear tyre is perishe, abnormally worn to the outside edge and appears to have an object loose within the tyre, noticeable when rotated by hand.

Oil leak from area of gearbox.

Rear silencer box is heavily corroded, no leaks at time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has a constant misfire at idle, advise repair to prevent damage to engine mounts and exhaust system.

Nearside rear tyre is perishe, abnormally worn to the outside edge and appears to have an object loose within the tyre, noticeable when rotated by hand.

Oil leak from area of gearbox.

Rear silencer box is heavily corroded, no leaks at time of test.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,680 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,680 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,537 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes cracked

engine oil leak

offside front tyre on 3mm

small chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,537 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes cracked

engine oil leak

offside front tyre on 3mm

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,465 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid low

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 APV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 APV, 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 APV registered?

AU04 APV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is AU04 APV safe to buy?

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