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AE53 GOX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GOX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,745 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,745 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 93,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,670 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

exhaust back box deteriorated front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

handbrake travel high

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

exhaust back box deteriorated front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

handbrake travel high

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,959 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,958 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,161 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 55,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 51,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 44,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,355 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 GOX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

AE53 GOX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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