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AE03 UBN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,024 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 148,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 140,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,929 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alt belt

exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,795 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 115,795 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,918 miles

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

front discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2014 107,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

front discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,646 miles

Fuel Filter Deteriorated And Showing Signs Of Leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel Filter Deteriorated And Showing Signs Of Leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,090 miles

Deep cut in near side front tyre sidewall

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,090 miles

Deep cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter damp

Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,490 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,955 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,730 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades judder

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades judder

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 38,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 38,349 miles

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads

wiperblades poor

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 UBN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

AE03 UBN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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