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AD53 BWZ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,874 mi
Last recorded64,874 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BWZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 64,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,409 miles

eml on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,288 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,156 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 45,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,039 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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AD53 BWZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD53 BWZ, 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 AD53 BWZ registered?

AD53 BWZ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is AD53 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BWZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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