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AE03 JGV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,742 mi
Last recorded146,742 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JGV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 146,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre damage to sidewall

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2020 146,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre damage to sidewall

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,669 miles

Rear exhaust poor

no reserve travel on park brake

Pass 23 Aug 2017 142,675 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2017 142,675 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2016 137,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box tatty

Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,373 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, bald on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 125,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, bald on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,058 miles

nearside front outer c/v boot damaged no ingress of dirt

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,923 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished, inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre misshaped and perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,936 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,711 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 63,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 54,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 42,357 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 JGV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

AE03 JGV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 JGV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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