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AE03 NFX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,706 mi
Last recorded111,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 111,706 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure strut bearing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,837 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 104,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking sidewalls

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,157 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 98,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,692 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes at the near side rear before the compensator are damp but no obviouse leak could be detected

near side rear tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,015 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,672 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,671 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

travel in handbrake

Fail 27 Mar 2008 47,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,183 miles

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

travel in handbrake

wheel aligment req checking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,971 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

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 NFX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NFX, 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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AE03 NFX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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