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AU04 ATV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,272 mi
Last recorded102,272 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 102,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,178 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,815 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,000 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,395 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 19,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,555 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 ATV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ATV, 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 ATV registered?

AU04 ATV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AU04 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 ATV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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