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AE03 YAJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,752 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 88,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,821 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,821 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,112 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,559 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 YAJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

AE03 YAJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is AE03 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 YAJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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