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GL53VTU
2004 SEAT IBIZA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VTU
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model IBIZA
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- clutch metal pipe corroded
- exhaust system corroded
- under side corroded
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,584 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,584 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,871 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,545 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (DANGEROUS) (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (DANGEROUS) (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,892 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,220 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020 1 Jul 202630 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,811 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,212 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts - significant (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Bottle empty(topped-up) No fan run heard ()
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts - significant (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)
- Engine MIL lit
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,553 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017 1 Jul 202630 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,298 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- R/O/S brake noisy
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- E/M/L stays on
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,879 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 1 Jul 202611 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,048 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 1 Jul 202623 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,635 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 1 Jul 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,007 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013 1 Jul 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,991 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012 1 Jul 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,747 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2011 1 Jul 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,897 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010 1 Jul 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,554 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 1 Jul 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,517 MI
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GL53VTU was registered on 2004-01-02
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