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AD53 WRW

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,704 mi
Last recorded106,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WRW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,619 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,431 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on iner edges

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

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 99,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres badly worn on iner edges

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

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 83,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,679 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,491 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,292 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,773 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,448 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,349 miles

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

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 WRW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

AD53 WRW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is AD53 WRW safe to buy?

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