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AE03 VCP

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VCP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 110,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner and outer edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,862 miles

Front Nearside & Offside Tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Damage to tyre outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 106,862 miles

Front Nearside & Offside Tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Damage to tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,683 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,394 miles

Chip on passenger side of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Small exhaust blow from centre pipe

Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Chip on passenger side of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Small exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,549 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,707 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,027 miles

front & rear numberplates starting to delaminate.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 85,027 miles

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

front & rear numberplates starting to delaminate.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,561 miles

numberplates deteriorating.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 78,547 miles

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

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

numberplates deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,368 miles

number plates starting to delaminate.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,836 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e.p.c. warning light on.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,167 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 VCP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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