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AF04 XJA

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,940 mi
Last recorded117,940 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 117,940 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar bush worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 112,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,087 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,318 miles

corrosion to offside sill

slight damage to rear offside tyre side wall

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,318 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside sill

slight damage to rear offside tyre side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 91,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shock covers/bump stops perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,535 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,167 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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AF04 XJA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF04 XJA, 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 AF04 XJA registered?

AF04 XJA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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