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AE03 XYA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,805 mi
Last recorded120,805 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2014 120,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on?

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil light on? level appears to be good!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,540 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Feb 2013 111,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2012 102,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f dual aspect tyre worn inside edge slightly

o/s/f dual aspect tyre worn smooth inside edge

o/s/r seat back lower pivot broken

Pass 22 Jan 2011 88,987 miles

coolant level low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,439 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 61,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,965 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 53,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,216 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 XYA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

AE03 XYA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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