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AU55 WCW

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,663 mi
Last recorded129,663 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WCW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 129,663 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight distortion in both rear tyres

Fail 11 Oct 2023 129,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,959 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 125,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,726 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

both rear tyres low tread inner and outer edges

rear silencer condition poor

slight movement n/side front roll bar link bottom joint

Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres 3mm

both rear tyres low tread inner and outer edges

rear silencer condition poor

slight movement n/side front roll bar link bottom joint

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,124 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 118,537 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,518 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 115,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,970 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 112,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 89,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,125 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 70,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,625 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,489 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 WCW is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

AU55 WCW is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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