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AE03 PHZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,204 mi
Last recorded77,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,204 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,472 miles

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

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,100 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped - rear brakes noisey on application

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight blow from front exhaust section - handbrake travel long - rub mark to nearside front anti roll bar

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,667 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 42,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,475 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 25,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,032 miles

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

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

handbrake travel just acceptable

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 PHZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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