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YY54 RVF

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,505 mi
Last recorded117,505 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 RVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,505 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 117,007 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 116,073 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing antiroll bar slightly rubbing on o/s arm (2.1.4 (a))

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 105,244 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,760 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not showing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 73,752 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not showing

Pass 8 May 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 56,940 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn/corroded

Front wiperblades starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,940 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn/corroded

Front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 39,249 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

cut in osf tyre tread

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,666 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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YY54 RVF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY54 RVF, 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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YY54 RVF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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