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AE03 JJU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,101 mi
Last recorded107,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 103,375 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,335 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 71,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment warning light on dash is illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,948 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,916 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 40,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,053 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,053 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 JJU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

AE03 JJU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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