2004 SEAT Ibiza · 5,143 MOT tests
2004 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2004 SEAT Ibizas fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Ibiza years (5,143 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 49.2%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 93,384
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,143
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.7% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.8%
- Suspension18.3%
- Brakes13.4%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.7%
- Tyres8.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.34%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 6.12%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.74%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.81%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.99%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.61%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2004 SEAT Ibizas fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Ibiza years (5,143 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.4% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.34% of tests), position lamp not working (6.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 SEAT Ibiza shows 93,384 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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