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AU04 VOF

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,798 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner front bush, Strong Advise!!! (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

eng management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 97,795 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner front bush, Strong Advise!!! (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

eng management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorated flex pipe / back box / minor blow [front]

n/s/f wheel arch corroded / taped over o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorated flex pipe / back box / minor blow [front]

n/s/f wheel arch corroded / taped over o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated and minor blow

n/s/f wheel arch taped over

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated and minor blow at front

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated and minor blow at front

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,181 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres have small cts in tread

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,520 miles

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,134 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,178 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished.

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,259 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 VOF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

AU04 VOF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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