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AD03 FWL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,705 mi
Last recorded40,705 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 40,705 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

REAR Wiper blade split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 40,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

REAR Wiper blade split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

Fail 17 May 2011 40,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 29 May 2010 34,633 miles

O/S/R Lens cover missing.

Rear number plate poor.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 27 May 2010 34,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear number plate poor.

Rear wiper blade split.

O/S/R Lens cover missing.

Pass 29 May 2009 28,385 miles

osr light slight damage

Fail 14 May 2009 28,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

osr light slight damage

Pass 16 May 2008 24,757 miles

Damage to O/S/F cross member.

O/S/R Lens cover missing.

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

Rear number plate poor.

Fail 9 May 2008 24,528 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Damage to O/S/F cross member.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Lens cover missing.

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

Rear number plate poor.

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre very low on edge stepped tread

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AD03 FWL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AD03 FWL, 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 AD03 FWL registered?

AD03 FWL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AD03 FWL safe to buy?

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