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AE03 VGC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,379 mi
Last recorded103,379 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 103,379 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 99,113 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,244 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,693 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,689 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,961 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,292 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2013 81,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 81,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,878 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,878 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,559 miles

Unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to fitment of child seat.

Unable to test rear lap belt due to fitment of child seat.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,217 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 VGC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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