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AE03 PBX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,231 mi
Last recorded73,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,231 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S Rear light has water in it

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,209 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill showing signs of damage

Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both broken (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill showing signs of damage

Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,242 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,978 miles

both rear tyres have cracks inbetween the tread

Fail 16 Mar 2015 19,977 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have cracks inbetween the tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,558 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread

nearside front tyre cracked along tread

Fail 19 Mar 2014 19,558 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread

nearside front tyre cracked along tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,952 miles

front discs pitted

front tyre cracked along tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,303 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread

Fail 28 Mar 2012 18,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,471 miles

Off side front tyre is wearing on inner side

spare tyre defective

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 PBX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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