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AD53 WSV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,256 mi
Last recorded110,256 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

engine has signs of an oil leak

nearside and offside front wheel archs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 110,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

engine has signs of an oil leak

engine oil level slightly high

nearside and offside front wheel archs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,049 miles

exhaust boxes in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,033 miles

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

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

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

exhaust boxes in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,499 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR CRACKED.

O/S/R & N/S/R DUST COVERS ON SHOCKS DISPLACED.

REA EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

INTERIOR MIRROR CRACKED.

O/S/R & N/S/R DUST COVERS ON SHOCKS DISPLACED.

REA EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,563 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2014 94,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2013 86,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,943 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,977 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front lower rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,346 miles

crack in screen ns...interior mirror cracked rear seat cover restricting use of centre belt

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,472 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 WSV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

AD53 WSV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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