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AD03 WME

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,059 mi
Last recorded137,059 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,059 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 137,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,684 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 125,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,276 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light is on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,811 miles

rear exhaust corroded and front flexi joint damaged and starting to leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust corroded and front flexi joint damaged and starting to leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,271 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust corroded

engine warning light on

Pass 30 May 2012 77,404 miles

air bag light on

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 66,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,964 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)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 5 May 2009 47,107 miles

Air-bag warning light on.

Pass 7 May 2008 42,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,282 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 33,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 WME is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WME, 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 WME registered?

AD03 WME is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 WME shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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