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AE03 XJK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XJK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,231 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,389 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread in places 185/60/14

Fail 29 Jun 2012 105,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,324 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,013 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 68,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,949 miles

suspect the n/s lower arm rear bush is very worn † †o/s/f tyre is wearing thin † †o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

anty rool bar is tuching on the sub frame

offside rear tyre is a bit perished

Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,462 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 XJK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

AE03 XJK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AE03 XJK safe to buy?

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