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AE03 PJU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,324 mi
Last recorded70,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,324 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge, hand brake travel long

Fail 30 May 2018 70,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge, hand brake travel long

Pass 27 May 2017 61,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot dertriorating

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

exhaust rear box outer skin spilt and rusted but not leaking

front and rear number plates lightly deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2017 61,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot dertriorating

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

exhaust rear box outer skin spilt and rusted but not leaking

front and rear number plates lightly deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,436 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

rear exhaust box deteriorating and exhaust fexi down pipe joint

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in exhaust system.

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on inside edge.

rear wiper washer n/w.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in exhaust system.

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on inside edge.

rear wiper washer n/w.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,143 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust system

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,177 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,219 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 44,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,054 miles

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear susport bushes cracked & perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,203 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both lower wishbone, rear mounting bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,572 miles

o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear suport bush slightly cracked & perished.

rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,558 miles

front tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,360 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 PJU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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