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AU55 WEA

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 138,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 133,673 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 133,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,392 miles

Exhaust back box major surface rust, no leak of exhaust gasses.

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slight wear.

Offside Rear Minor brake bind when spun by hand.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust back box major surface rust, no leak of exhaust gasses.

Nearside Rear Minor brake bind when spun by hand.

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slight wear.

Offside Rear Minor brake bind when spun by hand.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,485 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 121,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,525 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,336 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 73,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2013 61,248 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyres has slight damage to the sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,274 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,274 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,548 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 WEA is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

AU55 WEA is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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