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AE03 XJL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XJL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,361 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,563 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,552 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,694 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,001 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 27 Mar 2014 61,368 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box very heavy corrosion, my not last 12 months

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,473 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,027 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,939 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,269 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XJL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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