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AE03 PHN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,040 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Wiper blade oversized

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 90,019 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi + system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Washer pipe split but still clears screen

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,416 miles

Backbox outer case corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi outer case dmaged

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel filter damp

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,329 miles

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin is starting to corrode off

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Offside Rear ADVISE: fuel filter is slightly damp and corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 70,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not secure no clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning compensation valve not moving seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction epc light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin is starting to corrode off

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Offside Rear ADVISE: fuel filter is slightly damp and corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,128 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14h and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

needs new battery

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,110 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 19 Aug 2015 68,110 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,660 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,784 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in the front o/s tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,656 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,893 miles

ADVISE rear wiper arm missing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,893 miles

ADVISE rear wiper arm missing

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,534 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 PHN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

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

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