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AD54 FFH

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,008 mi
Last recorded105,008 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,008 miles

MIL illuminated

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

brake fluid level slightly low

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

handbrake lever travel very high

n/s/f brake lag-24%(max25%)

o/s/f brake disc lipped

o/s/f brake pads worn

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,008 miles

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

MIL illuminated

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

front tyres very worn edges

handbrake lever travel very high

n/s handbrake effort low

n/s/f brake lag-24%(max25%)

n/s/r brake lag-23%

o/s/f brake disc lipped

o/s/f brake pads worn

oil leak

rear tyres worn outer/wearing inner edges/cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres slight wear inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 26 Feb 2015 96,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres slight wear inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,349 miles

MIL illuminated

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slight lip

o/s/f seat back not tilting

o/s/f sidelight dim

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

wipers poor

Fail 12 Feb 2014 86,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

MIL illuminated

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slight lip

o/s/f seat back not tilting

o/s/f sidelight dim

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

slight lag n/s/r brake-22%imbalance

wipers poor

Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,519 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Offside Front Lower 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 9 Feb 2013 72,519 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,514 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre 0n 2mm

Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

osf tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,339 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,366 miles

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

slight rear brake imbalance

unable to tilt both front seats making access to rear difficult could be dangerous if in an accident

Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

slight rear brake imbalance

unable to tilt both front seats making access to rear difficult could be dangerous if in an accident

Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,717 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD54 FFH is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AD54 FFH, 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 AD54 FFH registered?

AD54 FFH is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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