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AE03 VFZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 103,148 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear back box deteriorated

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,906 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 87,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 83,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 75,800 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,314 miles

back box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,460 miles

o\s\f tyre very worn on the inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 28,094 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres very worn on the inner tread area

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats (belts not fully tested)

front brake pads will reqiure replaceing in aprox 6 to 8000 miles †

o/s rear tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,148 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front strut top mount

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 VFZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

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

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