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AE03 JLX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,450 miles

exhaust flexi damaged slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2017 89,401 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi damaged slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,460 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 86,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,529 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,919 miles

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

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

osf tyre inner edge bald

rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,919 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre inner edge bald

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,713 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,827 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 58,827 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

nearside rear tyre nailed (unrepairable)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,045 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin and worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished and crackin worn inner edge and various damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edge perished and kerbed on outer sidewall and o/s has damage to sidewall

engine has small oil leak

middle exhaust clamp corroded

small crack in bottom of windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,691 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edge perished and kerbed on outer sidewall and o/s has damage to sidewall

engine has small oil leak

middle exhaust clamp corroded

n/s rear brake noisey

small crack in bottom of windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,511 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 JLX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

AE03 JLX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 JLX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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