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SJ04 KZX

2004 Seat Ibiza SX

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,206 mi
Last recorded88,206 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza SX58,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 KZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza SX
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,206 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

osf drivers mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,651 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,954 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,727 miles

engine misfiring

exhaust system heavily corroded

off-side front wiper light smearing

service light is on

slight blow from front exhaust down-pipe flexi section

front brake discs heavily lipped/pitting on surface

off-side front fog lamp innop.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine misfiring

exhaust system heavily corroded

off-side front wiper light smearing

service light is on

slight blow from front exhaust down-pipe flexi section

front brake discs heavily lipped/pitting on surface

off-side front fog lamp innop.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,042 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 55,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

front reg.plate cracked/laminate peeling

near-side front driveshaft oil seal displaced

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,350 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SJ04 KZX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza SX in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ04 KZX, 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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SJ04 KZX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza SX, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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