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AE03 VFH

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,283 mi
Last recorded139,283 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,199 miles

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2018 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 109,225 miles

o/s/f strut top mount worn/stiff/noisy

rear tyres perished/cracking.

Fail 24 May 2017 109,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

front tyres bald on inner edges.

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f strut top mount worn/stiff/noisy

rear tyres perished/cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,529 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,510 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,510 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 89,063 miles

damage to n/s/r road wheel

front discs corroded

n/s/f strut top mounting becoming rough

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 May 2014 89,063 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)

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

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

damage to n/s/r road wheel

front discs corroded

n/s/f strut top mounting becoming rough

rear exhaust system corroded

service warning lamp on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,907 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,373 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,732 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,391 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 26,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VFH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

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

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