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AD03 LJY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,622 mi
Last recorded120,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,622 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 107,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Feb 2015 107,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

oil level close to minimum mark

rear exhaust box just starting to deteriorate (outer skin)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

oil level close to minimum mark

rear exhaust box just starting to deteriorate (outer skin)

Pass 14 May 2012 100,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 100,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

whistling noise from engine when cold

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 90,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 84,836 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,391 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 LJY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

AD03 LJY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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