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AD53 GPO

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,978 mi
Last recorded148,978 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 GPO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 148,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 148,482 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,365 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner light inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 130,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner light inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,335 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 122,305 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,751 miles

o/s/r inner light not working engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,751 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/r inner light not working engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 111,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,448 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,625 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,969 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 91,969 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 85,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,354 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 72,252 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 72,252 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 46,048 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 GPO is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

AD53 GPO is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is AD53 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 GPO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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