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AE03 YAV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,505 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2016 119,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slipping

impact damage to bodywork

Fail 17 Jul 2015 114,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slipping

impact damage to bodywork

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,424 miles

back box corroded

eml on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,707 miles

Oil leak

aircon pump loose

exhaust back box has surface corrosion

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,504 miles

rear seat belts not checked

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,111 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 63,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,655 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,420 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,321 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 YAV 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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

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

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