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AE03 PJJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PJJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 130,418 miles

play in front wishbone rear bushes

rear exhaust corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2018 130,402 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust rear box and front sleeve clamp deteriorated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL light on.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades split.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades split.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 120,717 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades split.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,715 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 115,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,555 miles

rear seat belt stalk incomplete

Fail 22 May 2015 104,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear seat belt stalk incomplete

Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,760 miles

rear silencer outer casing deterioated but not leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2014 97,760 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing deterioated but not leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,712 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,457 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL MINIMUM

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,258 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,921 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 46,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,539 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,539 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 PJJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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