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AE03 JNL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,066 mi
Last recorded108,066 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle slight corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 95,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,521 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,748 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,972 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,376 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,376 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,142 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

n/s/r tyre low

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

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,975 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

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 JNL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

AE03 JNL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AE03 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JNL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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