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AU54 XEL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,563 mi
Last recorded67,563 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XEL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,563 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,315 miles

both front tyres low on tread close to wear marks

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,976 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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AU54 XEL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU54 XEL, 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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How do I check the history of AU54 XEL?

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What year was AU54 XEL registered?

AU54 XEL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AU54 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 XEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU54 XEL have outstanding finance?

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