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AE03 JGY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 89,925 miles

Offside Front tyre warn on inner part of tread

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 89,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre warn on inner part of tread

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,873 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,400 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,555 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 52,315 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,786 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 JGY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

AE03 JGY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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