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AE03 PDK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,967 mi
Last recorded131,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 131,967 miles

Handbrake Has Travel - But Not Excessive

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 125,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,763 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 117,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,772 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,859 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,933 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 92,337 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 85,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,277 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,704 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm tread depth

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 PDK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

AE03 PDK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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