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AU55 WDY

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,508 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,274 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,326 miles

both rear shockers bumpstops split

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shockers bumpstops split

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,585 miles

rear exhaust exsivly corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 52,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust exsivly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,783 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,807 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WDY is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 WDY registered?

AU55 WDY is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AU55 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 WDY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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