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AC03 BLX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,065 mi
Last recorded110,065 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,065 miles

engine warning light on

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 110,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine warning light on

engine warning light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,987 miles

Chip in windscreen

Coolant below min

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

Front discs pitted

Oil leak

Rear silencer outskin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 71,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,278 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,278 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,101 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 11,152 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect underside]covers fitted]

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,152 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underside]covers fitted]

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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AC03 BLX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 BLX, 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.

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What year was AC03 BLX registered?

AC03 BLX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is AC03 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 BLX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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