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AU05 TVO

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TVO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine by gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and floor covers

service due warning on

Fail 12 Jul 2021 99,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold catalyst area when engine moves and is revved (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine by gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and floor covers

service due warning on

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,296 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,957 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,413 miles

Central exhaust box has slight blow

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering rack has play in track arm area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure locking bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Central exhaust box has slight blow

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering rack has play in track arm area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,727 miles

Multiple chips in screen but affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Multiple chips in screen but affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,498 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,104 miles

Rear brakes have slight restricted movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,448 miles

Rear brakes Slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,949 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,189 miles

front screen chipped.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,830 miles

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)

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 TVO is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 TVO registered?

AU05 TVO is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is AU05 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 TVO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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