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AU55 WBZ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,039 mi
Last recorded110,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,982 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 108,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,338 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 107,338 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,784 miles

Rear back box corroded

Coolant leak rad pipe ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 105,784 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad pipe ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,825 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,134 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

possible coolant leak from bottom radiator/radiator hose area

windscreen small stone chips in places

Fail 14 Aug 2018 99,134 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

possible coolant leak from bottom radiator/radiator hose area

windscreen small stone chips in places

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,249 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted inner surfaces

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit/cut close to the cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive corrosion to the rear and centre exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,990 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted inner surfaces

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin to the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin/perished close to cords

excessive corrosion to the rear and centre exhaust silencer

stone chips to the windscreen A zone and swept area

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,989 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted inner surfaces

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin to the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin/perished close to cords

excessive corrosion to the rear and centre exhaust silencer

stone chips to the windscreen A zone and swept area

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,789 miles

corrosion to the center and rear exhaust silencers

front brake discs worn/corroded to the inner serfaces

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,213 miles

front brake discs corroded and slighlty lipped

Fail 2 Aug 2014 86,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and slighlty lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,228 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,469 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,638 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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AU55 WBZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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