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AU54 XFC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XFC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 125,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washers working up leaking on n/s

Fail 13 Apr 2022 120,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights misted (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washers working up leaking on n/s

Pass 23 Apr 2021 115,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 115,220 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine coolant level low

Engine cover fitted

Front Wings corroded

Front Wiper smear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,385 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

emissions too low to activate smoke meter

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,882 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre starting to miss shape

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil level low

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre starting to miss shape

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,252 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Engine oil level low

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 94,252 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Engine oil level low

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,476 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 54,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,431 miles

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

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

inner edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,735 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 XFC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XFC, 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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AU54 XFC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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