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388 D

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,982 mi
Last recorded40,982 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 D
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 40,982 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,395 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,958 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,567 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,095 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 14,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,680 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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388 D is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,903 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 388 D, 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 23 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 388 D?

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What year was 388 D registered?

388 D is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 388 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 D shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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