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AE03 JGU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,278 mi
Last recorded97,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

mil light on

Fail 25 May 2016 97,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r slow (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

mil light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front exhaust damaged

n/s sill damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,021 miles

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

drivers seat cannot be tilted but is still locked in upright position

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

registration plate lights dim

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,648 miles

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

no spare wheel.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 74,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no spare wheel.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 56,862 miles

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

Rear washer does not work.

Fail 21 May 2010 56,862 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever comes up high but doesnt foul against another component.

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

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

Rear washer does not work.

Pass 28 May 2009 47,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,906 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 42,813 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 36,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,969 miles

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

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 JGU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JGU, 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 AE03 JGU registered?

AE03 JGU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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