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AD52 JRO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 JRO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 113,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,259 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,067 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,938 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,403 miles

EML on faintly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 89,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated / corroded/ centre sleeve Exhaust system corroded rear box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot outer round the clip grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front bonnet / wing / bumper damage / dent

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer cassing braking up

Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer cassing braking up

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn and perished

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

dull glow from engine fault warning lamp and traction control warning lamp when running (traction control/ABS not fitted to this vehicle)

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside door mirror glass wedged in place with cardboard

offside front brake pipe nut corroded and brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,477 miles

child seat fitted. Fuel filter corroded. Offside front brake pipe nut well corroded on flats.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,295 miles

Exhaust joiner sleeve corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service due lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 58,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing thin

Exhaust joiner sleeve corroded

Emissions fault warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service due lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,662 miles

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)

both rear tyres perrished

eml lamp on

rear silencer casing coroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,696 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding

slight cracking o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,767 miles

N/S/R tyre tread close to wear indicators.

O/S/F suspension arm rear bush cracking.

O/S/F tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,003 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,107 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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AD52 JRO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD52 JRO, 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 AD52 JRO registered?

AD52 JRO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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