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AE03 PJV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,382 mi
Last recorded119,382 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 119,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Secondary position lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant low and fan not cutting in

epc warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 106,180 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' bunch of air fresheners hanging off mirror (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner position light inoperative

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded ,maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

coolant low and fan not cutting in

epc warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,509 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel filter damp. Offside rear tyre low on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 90,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filter damp. Offside rear tyre low on inside edge

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear tyres worn and cracked and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,202 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,119 miles

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)

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner tread shoulder worn bald

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,264 miles

spare tyre has low pressure

Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,428 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 PJV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

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

Is AE03 PJV safe to buy?

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