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AU04 ASX

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,128 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear cracking to tyre tread no ply or cords showing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,128 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear cracking to tyre tread no ply or cords showing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2018 115,448 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage rto rear registration plate

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,288 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

slight damage rear registration plate

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,919 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,220 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 99,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,847 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 64,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 64,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,687 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 ASX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ASX, 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 ASX registered?

AU04 ASX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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