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AD53 GPU

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 GPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 122,791 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,724 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 115,680 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEARSIDE FRONT SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake binding NEARSIDE FRONT (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding OFFSIDE FRONT (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE BALD / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE BALD / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin CANT SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH WHEELS ON SO CANT SEE THICKNESS / CONDITION (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ()

REAR WASHERS INOP

REAR WIPER BLADE / BLADE EDGE MISSING

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR 2MM PLUS CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CANT SEE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH WHEELS ON SO CANT SEE THICKNESS / CONDITION (3.5.1i)

RED OIL WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,947 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 108,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,097 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Washer tube has a hole in it

Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Washer tube has a hole in it

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,111 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 97,101 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,847 miles

N/s/f cv boot incorrect but stopping the ingress of dirt and secure

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

O/s/f cv boot incorrect but stopping the ingress of dirt and secure

Offside Front 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,017 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,017 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,732 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,731 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,657 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 GPU is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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