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AV04 FHL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,038 mi
Last recorded173,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 173,038 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2017 173,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2016 158,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 158,700 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,845 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 152,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,690 miles

Engine Malfunction lamp is ON

Front brake discs slightly corroded, but not weakend

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 147,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine Malfunction lamp is ON

Front brake discs slightly corroded, but not weakend

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 140,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,056 miles

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 21 Feb 2013 130,055 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 130,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,225 miles

Slight engine coolant weep from suspected fan switch in n/s of radiator

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 113,393 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 102,391 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 102,391 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,292 miles

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

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 FHL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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