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AD53 BXX

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BXX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,317 miles

Front both front lower rear arm bushes are starting to perrish

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to perrish

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 97,317 miles

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

Front both front lower rear arm bushes are starting to perrish

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to perrish

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,852 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded

under body trays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,496 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,706 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,020 miles

Both front discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 51,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 12 Jan 2010 44,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,771 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,865 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edges

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

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

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,140 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 BXX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow 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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

AD53 BXX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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