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AE03 VFL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 104,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,588 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 103,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,303 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,176 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,167 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,538 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,518 miles

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 8 Aug 2008 65,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,650 miles

46% imbalance on rear brake

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,482 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 VFL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

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

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