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AF04 XJB

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,182 mi
Last recorded124,182 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/5515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,654 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s+o/s inner steering joints play.

n/s/r+o/s/r bumpstops deteriorated.

rear bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 116,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s+o/s inner steering joints play.

n/s/r+o/s/r bumpstops deteriorated.

rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers smearing / front anti roll bar links have slight play / exhaust corrosion / front discs in poor condition / front top mounts have slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,094 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear bump stops splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,238 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,238 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,759 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,055 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,687 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 XJB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF04 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

AF04 XJB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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