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AB02 DAR

2004 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 DAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,689 miles

body kit fitted

front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2012 85,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

body kit fitted

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,694 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,694 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,711 miles

ems l;ight on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,711 miles

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

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

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

ems l;ight on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 42,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,133 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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AB02 DAR is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AB02 DAR, 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 AB02 DAR registered?

AB02 DAR is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is AB02 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB02 DAR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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