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AE03 YBJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,938 mi
Last recorded48,938 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 YBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,938 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,841 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,552 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2021 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,466 miles

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,509 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,013 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,452 miles

note off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,910 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2007 18,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,048 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 YBJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

AE03 YBJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is AE03 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 YBJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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