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AU04 VNV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition /outer skin

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,807 miles

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

eml light on

Fail 3 Apr 2020 77,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park brake lever broken away from floor (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

eml light on

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,224 miles

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

Nearside Front seat does not fold down

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,224 miles

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

Nearside Front seat does not fold down

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,492 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,157 miles

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

engine light staying on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light staying on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,876 miles

Advise osr brake groans but not binding.

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 Mar 2011 32,885 miles

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

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

advis tracking

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,077 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges †nail in offside rear tyre

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 VNV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

AU04 VNV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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