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AU05 TVD

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,816 mi
Last recorded183,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TVD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 183,816 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 173,270 miles

Fair amount of handbrake lever travel.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along the back of the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 167,940 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 167,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 162,642 miles

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre's wearing

some handbrake lever free travel.

Fail 18 May 2021 162,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre's wearing

some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 19 May 2020 156,429 miles

Nearside Front wing some corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing has some corrosion to wheel arch

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

Pass 28 May 2019 148,097 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 147,905 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 134,431 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 134,431 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,000 miles

Both front suspension lower arms have movement in there rear most bushes.

EML on dash

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 129,000 miles

Both front suspension lower arms have movement in there rear most bushes.

EML on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,677 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 121,677 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,520 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 107,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Play In N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Link

Pass 15 May 2013 103,597 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 103,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 93,333 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 80,637 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 80,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 67,907 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,478 miles

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

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 TVD is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU05 TVD, 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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What year was AU05 TVD registered?

AU05 TVD is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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