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AU04 ARZ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,612 mi
Last recorded112,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,612 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,655 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 ARZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

AU04 ARZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is AU04 ARZ safe to buy?

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