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AD03 FWY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FWY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded and weak,

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,656 miles

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

brake fluid getting low,

o/s rear tyre worn on edges,

Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake fluid getting low,

o/s rear tyre worn on edges,

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Wipers are slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,176 miles

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

exhaust weak and slight blow

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 79,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 63,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 63,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,503 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 60,503 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,298 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,684 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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AD03 FWY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

AD03 FWY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AD03 FWY safe to buy?

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