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AD03 FXL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,444 mi
Last recorded125,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,370 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever no reserve travel

Fail 12 Dec 2018 125,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,042 miles

Brake servo looses vacuum when engine is stopped

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The n/s wing is corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll bar fouls subframe on the o/s/f (2.4.A.1a)

Brake servo looses vacuum when engine is stopped

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The n/s wing is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,527 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small hole in front exhaust flexi

Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,280 miles

Front consul bushes incorrectly fitted

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

Play in the inner steering rack joints

Rear axle beam and front wings corroded

The exhaust system is deteriorated and starting to leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,987 miles

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

some play in the o/s inner steering rack joint

the exhaust is deteriorated and starting to leak from the front flexible joint

the n/s outer cv boot is deteriorated

the o/s consul bush has been fitted incorrectly

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,987 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some play in the o/s inner steering rack joint

the exhaust is deteriorated and starting to leak from the front flexible joint

the n/s outer cv boot is deteriorated

the o/s consul bush has been fitted incorrectly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front consul bushes fitted incorrectly

the n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 89,749 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front consul bushes fitted incorrectly

the n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the n/s cv boot is deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2012 78,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the n/s cv boot is deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,584 miles

the n/s cv boot is deteriorated

the lower arm inner rear bushes have been fitted incorrectly

Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the lower arm inner rear bushes have been fitted incorrectly

the n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,064 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,602 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 FXL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

AD03 FXL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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