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AE53 GUD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,838 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 53,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,862 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 33,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,517 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 GUD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE53 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

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

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