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AE03 JFK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,991 mi
Last recorded131,991 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,991 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,486 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,486 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,877 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 105,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace uneven wear surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,569 miles

slight roughness im ns front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,888 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Slightly On Edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,049 miles

Engine light on.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,185 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 JFK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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