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AE53 GNZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,697 mi
Last recorded100,697 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,978 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,861 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 98,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,733 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,599 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush persihed

Rear flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 20 Jan 2020 98,599 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush persihed

Rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,035 miles

N/S/F lower arm rear bush perished.

O/S/R tyre wearing smooth on outer edge and perished on outer sidewall.

Rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,058 miles

Both rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Exhaust flexi braiding perished.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,860 miles

Both rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules slightly corroded.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Slight exhaust blow exh centre section.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear only one sidelight working

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,929 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Slight damage to O/S/F flexy brake hose.

Slight exhaust blow front to centre section joint.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Slight damage to O/S/F flexy brake hose.

Slight exhaust blow front to centre section joint.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front wearing outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2012 77,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,144 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 71,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 71,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight movement in rack on o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,547 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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AE53 GNZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE53 GNZ, 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 AE53 GNZ registered?

AE53 GNZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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