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AE53 GPF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,935 mi
Last recorded65,935 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front coil springs dont look seated properly (borderline)

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/f of anti-roll bar fouling body (dangerous)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,935 miles

both front coil springs dont look seated properly (borderline)

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/f of anti-roll bar fouling body (dangerous)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,166 miles

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

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

coolent leak smell

long handbrake travel

nail in near side rear tyre

off side raer door no outside door handle

Pass 13 May 2010 52,088 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear door dosen't open fron outside

off side rear tyre perished and cut

rear no plate deteriorated

slight travel on handbrake

underbody covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2010 52,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear door dosen't open fron outside

off side rear tyre perished and cut

rear no plate deteriorated

slight travel on handbrake

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 50,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2009 50,065 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,546 miles

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

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

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 GPF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

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

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