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AE03 UBL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

High handbrake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 70,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,620 miles

Engine light lit on dashboard.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,540 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre down to legal limits

Fail 27 Mar 2010 55,540 miles

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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre down to legal limits

Pass 26 Oct 2008 46,748 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,512 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1.O/S/F tyr has cut on outer wall

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,067 miles

1. 0/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2006 38,067 miles

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

a/o/s/r tyre cracking

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 UBL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

AE03 UBL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 UBL safe to buy?

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