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AU05 RKZ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 131,035 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 131,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,517 miles

Front anti roll bar and bushes worn

Front both tyres cutting off on inner edges

Rear outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,596 miles

Rear both shock absorber shields broken away

corrosion all on exhaust system

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,557 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough inner steering rack joint (2.2.D.1)

Rear both shock absorber shields broken away

corrosion all on exhaust system

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,333 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,417 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,809 miles

Both rear bumpstops broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,114 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,714 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

Rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,968 miles

O/S/R Bumpstop starting to break up

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,955 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

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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AU05 RKZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 AU05 RKZ, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU05 RKZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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