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AE03 YBB

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,507 mi
Last recorded130,507 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 130,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 126,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% rear service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 122,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wing/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,373 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 118,373 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Dash indicates service due

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 110,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 110,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,875 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 95,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,442 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 28 Aug 2008 67,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,827 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 YBB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

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

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