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AU53 KZT

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KZT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 150,098 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,963 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2021 138,110 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,800 miles

nearside front linkrod slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2020 132,800 miles

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

nearside front linkrod slight play

Pass 16 May 2019 123,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 123,072 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 119,147 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 119,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 116,989 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Fail 4 May 2017 116,976 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 112,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 112,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,878 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 103,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,536 miles

rear box starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,197 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,188 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,616 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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AU53 KZT is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU53 KZT, 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 AU53 KZT registered?

AU53 KZT is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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