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AU54 XPC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,177 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,160 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,789 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust catching heat shield

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,441 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,525 miles

both rear beam bushes have slight movement

n/s/f top suspension mount dry

slight exhaust blow from centre repair

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,970 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Front number plate broken at fixing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Offside rear quater panel slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,101 miles

exhaust rusty in places

n/s front brake discs pitted

o/s front tyre worn low on edge of tread

o/s rear tyre cut to cord on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,846 miles

exhaust corroded in places

n/s rear bump stop broken

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 XPC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

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

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