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AV04 FGU

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes (torque reaction bushes) incorrectly fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 103,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes (torque reaction bushes) incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,345 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 93,345 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,642 miles

Oil leak Sump gasket ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,555 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump gasket ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,382 miles

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2016 83,382 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,789 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,722 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

cut in n/s/r tyre not showing cord

different nut fitted to o/s/f anti roll bar link

exhaust corroded slight blow from flexi joint

front coil springs corroded

front disc heaverly worn

front imbalance of 21%

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system has a blow from front flexy

Pass 1 Apr 2013 69,203 miles

front brake pads getting low.

scratches to o/s/f wing and bumper.

slight exhaust leak front flexi section.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,500 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,641 miles

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

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

left rear tyre badly feathed

Fail 20 Mar 2010 40,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AV04 FGU is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 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 AV04 FGU, 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 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV04 FGU is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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