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AD53 MVP

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,022 miles

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

Handbrake effort weak. Just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,777 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 87,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hose ferrules and both front ferrules at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 87,783 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hose ferrules and both front ferrules at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,358 miles

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,700 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,481 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 46,353 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 43,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 40,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,222 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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AD53 MVP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

AD53 MVP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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