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AD53 BXR

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,305 mi
Last recorded95,305 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,324 miles

bennet stay missing

nearside tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bennet stay missing

nearside tyre worn on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 81,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,746 miles

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,537 miles

bonnet stand missing

cut in o/s/f tyre tread

front brake disc's lipped

insp light on & oil "5"

intermittant cutting out

Fail 9 Apr 2010 48,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 30,285 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,412 miles

Premature tyre wear on both front tyres (inner corner). Tyre depth thred 2mm. Possible cause tracking out. Advice replace tyres and then check tracking.

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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AD53 BXR is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD53 BXR, 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 AD53 BXR registered?

AD53 BXR is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AD53 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BXR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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