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AU04 AUT

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,897 mi
Last recorded38,897 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 38,897 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 37,481 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 37,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has been runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres 19 years old and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 32,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all four tyres are 14 years old

Fail 13 Aug 2018 25,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all four tyres are 14 years old

Pass 11 Aug 2017 15,940 miles

exhaust centre joint clamp corroded away

Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,438 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 13,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 10,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 10,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 7,834 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 5,403 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,000 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 AUT is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

AU04 AUT is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is AU04 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 AUT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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