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AD03 LSF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 158,037 miles

Nearside Under tray insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 158,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 Sides (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking From Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Under tray insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 147,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 141,385 miles

EML on

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

Fail 11 May 2015 141,243 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

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

Pass 12 May 2014 132,977 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 124,291 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 124,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 117,386 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 107,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 81,851 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 67,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 56,032 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 55,953 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 42,503 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 LSF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

AD03 LSF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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