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AE03 XYM

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,604 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,317 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated, but not blowing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,382 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,712 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,026 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 XYM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

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

Is AE03 XYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 XYM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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