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LF54 UBD

2004 Seat Ibiza SX

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,989 mi
Last recorded139,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza SX58,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 UBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza SX
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 139,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 133,782 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 20 Jun 2013 133,782 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2012 111,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,196 miles

N/S/F dip beam bulb quite dim and producing poor pattern

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,196 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F dip beam bulb quite dim and producing poor pattern

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,710 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

O/S/R inner position lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/R inner position lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,261 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza SX?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Stop lamp not working 11
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Headlamp aim too low 9
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LF54 UBD is a 2004 Seat Ibiza SX in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 58,245 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF54 UBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza SX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF54 UBD is a 2004 Seat Ibiza SX, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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