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AE03 PBZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 121,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 121,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension axle beam corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,970 miles

Handbrake slightly long in travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,296 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust section rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Outer drive shaft CV joint worn

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust section rusty

Pass 2 May 2019 91,779 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlight lens going cloudy but still has aim pattern

Fail 2 May 2019 91,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside headlight lens going cloudy but still has aim pattern

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,514 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 90,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear void (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,107 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear void (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff

Lower engine stabiliser worn

Nearside front outer CV joint gaiter damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside front suspension arm front bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front inner CV joint slightly worn and outer CV joint worn within wheel hub

Power steering hose to steering rack wet with fluid

Rear tyre inner sidewalls perished and cracking

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,082 miles

Offside outer CV joint worn

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer CV gaiters damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,082 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Outer CV gaiters damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,652 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,652 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,997 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,358 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 PBZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

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