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AU54 XOP

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,338 mi
Last recorded75,338 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XOP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 75,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bad surface corrosion to rear axle assembly

slight oil leak from off side steering rack

Pass 23 May 2024 72,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and narrow banding with pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting almost to cord aeound inner tread edges and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 May 2023 71,158 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,152 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion to under side and suspension components

Pass 25 May 2021 68,494 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 68,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged by broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides little or no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 66,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,258 miles

light seepage of steering fluid from off side rack end

Pass 29 May 2018 57,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,858 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 37,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 35,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2013 34,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 28,072 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 23,743 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 19,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 19,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,870 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

n/s wishbone bush worn

Pass 30 May 2007 11,136 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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 XOP is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

AU54 XOP is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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