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AD04 MHX

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MHX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,079 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 124,076 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,545 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 117,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,398 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,665 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres tread getting low and cracking up

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,641 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 102,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,211 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,905 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 87,905 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,624 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 37,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,873 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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AD04 MHX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD04 MHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 MHX registered?

AD04 MHX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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