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AD52 RXL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,180 mi
Last recorded128,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 128,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity gaiter perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside temporary repair to door mirror and slightly insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

coolant level low

cooling fan wiring insecure

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,935 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 123,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,322 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 96,322 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,644 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,866 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,096 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 RXL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

AD52 RXL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AD52 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 RXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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