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AD03 LTV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,165 mi
Last recorded153,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 153,165 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML illuminated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 142,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 142,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 130,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 130,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 118,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 108,710 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 108,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 102,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,894 miles

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

n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 84,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,212 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 68,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,649 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 LTV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

AD03 LTV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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