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AD53 HYC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,076 mi
Last recorded40,076 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,076 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 40,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,624 miles

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

both front wish bone arm rear bushes perished but don't have excessive movement

brake pedal slightly soft

engine oil leak

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check off side rear seat/belt as child seat fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 34,624 miles

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

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

both front wish bone arm rear bushes perished but don't have excessive movement

brake pedal slightly soft

engine oil leak

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check off side rear seat/belt as child seat fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,842 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Feb 2015 29,841 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 25,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil around sump area

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Feb 2013 21,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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)

oil around sump area

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre 2mm and worn around edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 3,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 2,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 2,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,011 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 HYC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

AD53 HYC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is AD53 HYC safe to buy?

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