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AE03 XYF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,772 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 97,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,278 miles

Both rear tyres perishing heavily

Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing heavily

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & no visible tread to edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing / cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & no visible tread to edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

eml light on

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,125 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,383 miles

Service due indicator on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,862 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,642 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES, TREAD DEPTH DOWN TO 1.6mm

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSHES

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,545 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 XYF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

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

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