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AE03 UBM

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,560 mi
Last recorded102,560 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front inner edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 93,606 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front inner edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,706 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,192 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,725 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,777 miles

Rear axle bushes perishing

brakes have light corrosion

exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle bushes perishing

brakes have light corrosion

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,034 miles

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,820 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

unable to see inner brake pads

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 UBM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

AE03 UBM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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