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AV04 FME

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,155 mi
Last recorded119,155 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,155 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,260 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,259 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,362 miles

Slight misting of rear lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2013 90,194 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,003 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,003 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,705 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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AV04 FME is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FME, 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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What year was AV04 FME registered?

AV04 FME is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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