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AD52 RXO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,747 mi
Last recorded85,747 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RXO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,576 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,576 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust corroded. Water level below minimum

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

osf wheel trim missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,921 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,130 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,127 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/f tyre has a nick in it.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/f tyre has a nick in it.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 35,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,389 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 RXO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

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

Is AD52 RXO safe to buy?

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