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AE03 HZW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,367 mi
Last recorded87,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,991 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,991 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,442 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread cords not exposed.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,769 miles

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

tyre worn on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes slightly binding

tyre worn on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,733 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,992 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,992 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,250 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 HZW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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