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AE03 JFU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing at edges

rear silencer detriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2017 103,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis front anti roll bar has side to side movement causing it to foul another suspension mounting (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing at edges

rear silencer detriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,757 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorating

minor exhaust leak front pipe/intermediate joint

Fail 19 Sep 2015 95,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven not increasing as other brake (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorating

minor exhaust leak front pipe/intermediate joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,830 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,367 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 76,264 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,252 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,035 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,035 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,829 miles

greese on n/s cv boot but no obvious split or leak

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,335 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 JFU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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