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AE03 PHK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 123,258 miles

Nearside track rod end gator split

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,263 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 116,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

no reverse lights

one litre oil added before test

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

no reverse lights

one litre oil added before test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,293 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,469 miles

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

wheel bearing noise on front needs attention

Fail 14 Jan 2012 87,469 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

wheel bearing noise on front needs attention

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,681 miles

n s front pads low,front wishbone rear bushes weak.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,089 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel getting very high

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,035 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 PHK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

AE03 PHK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AE03 PHK safe to buy?

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