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AE53 GSO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GSO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 117,819 miles

covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 117,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 112,542 miles

car over heated

covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,159 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 108,131 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,248 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

ns washer jet - split on pipe but still works .

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,248 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

ns washer jet - split on pipe but still works .

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,456 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 89,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 89,027 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,576 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 GSO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

AE53 GSO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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