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AU04 APY

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 APY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,409 miles

Front exhaust flexi detiriorated

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

Nearside Rear door stiff to open

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner bad tracking wear

Rear exhaust box detiriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,508 miles

exhaust flexi detiriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,688 miles

front exhaust flexi joint detiriorated

rear exhaust box corroded / detiriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,500 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,132 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,121 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

nsf tyre worn on its edge

osf tyre worn on its edge

osr tyre worn on its edge

Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,121 miles

Inner Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front discs slightly lipped

nsf tyre worn on its edge

osf tyre worn on its edge

osr tyre worn on its edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,363 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 APY is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 APY, 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 APY registered?

AU04 APY is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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