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AE03 HZL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,359 miles

steering warning lamp intermitant

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,830 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre outer wall of tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,852 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre slighly worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,730 miles

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

o/s/front tyer wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front tyer wearing on inside edge

slighty long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,294 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,413 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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AE03 HZL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE03 HZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 HZL?

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What year was AE03 HZL registered?

AE03 HZL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AE03 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 HZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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