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AD53 WSL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,537 mi
Last recorded124,537 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 124,513 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,291 miles

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

The n/s/r door handle is broken but still functioning

The o/s/f suspension arm looks badly corroded and should probably be replaced

Fail 23 Jan 2019 121,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The n/s/r door handle is broken but still functioning

The o/s/f suspension arm looks badly corroded and should probably be replaced

Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,597 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

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

The n/s underbody tray is insecure

The n/s/r door handle is damaged but still operating

Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,597 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

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

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

The n/s underbody tray is insecure

The n/s/r door handle is damaged but still operating

Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,854 miles

Exhaust rear starting to deteriorate/corrode

Full body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake very noisy

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged, but still opens/closes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate/crack

Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,854 miles

Emissions not tested No oil or water in engine (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rear starting to deteriorate/corrode

Full body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake very noisy

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged, but still opens/closes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate/crack

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,365 miles

Rear brakes noisy

The exhaust is very deteriorated

The n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,078 miles

the exhaust is deteriorated

the lower suspension bushes are deteriorated

the n/s outer cv boot is deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,338 miles

all of the tyres are quite worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,820 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 WSL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

AD53 WSL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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