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AU55 PXK

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,022 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,342 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 92,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,382 miles

Rear silencer deterioated

Fail 18 Nov 2021 85,376 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 78,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel slight binding when rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,647 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,135 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 52,586 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 47,903 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 42,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 33,524 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,614 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU55 PXK is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 AU55 PXK, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 PXK registered?

AU55 PXK is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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