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AU54 XEW

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,159 mi
Last recorded107,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2016 107,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed battery positive to fuse box (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat fold handle broken

engine management light on

engine over heated during test would have failed emissions

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,032 miles

offside front fog light - not working

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front fog light - not working

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shock absorber lower locating pins bent but shock absorber feels tight when steering turned

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shock absorber lower locating pins bent but shock absorber feels tight when steering turned

offside front abs wire insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,799 miles

alternator drive belt in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

alternator drive belt in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise condition of front offside fog lamp

advise handbrake travel

child seat fitted nearside rear

exhaust system corroded in various places

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

nearside rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

offside rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,809 miles

Nearside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise condition of front offside fog lamp

child seat fitted nearside rear

exhaust system corroded in various places

offside rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

Pass 6 May 2011 88,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front discs scored

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2010 79,588 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,115 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 47,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XEW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AU54 XEW, 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 AU54 XEW registered?

AU54 XEW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is AU54 XEW safe to buy?

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