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AD52 RXN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,668 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam rusty.

Fail 5 Aug 2023 94,668 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam rusty.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,612 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 93,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut / split inner shoulder to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut / split inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer pipe split at N/S of bonnet , supplies sufficient water to clean screen

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer pipe split at N/S of bonnet. Supplies sufficient fluid at time of test to clear screen.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,965 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 89,960 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 87,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,132 miles

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,383 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,902 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,717 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,590 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,472 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,644 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,404 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,273 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 RXN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AD52 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

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

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