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AE53 GWF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,781 mi
Last recorded119,781 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,781 miles

Both headlights dim

Both rear flexi ferrules and unions corroded

Corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Nearside c.v boot leaking grease

Offside rear tyre cracking

Power steering pipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 119,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights dim

Both rear flexi ferrules and unions corroded

Corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Nearside c.v boot leaking grease

Offside rear tyre cracking

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,546 miles

Both rear flexi ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres cracking

Front to back brake pipe Union corroded

Offside front suspension arm corroded

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear washer inop

Fail 6 Oct 2020 113,546 miles

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

Both rear flexi ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres cracking

Front to back brake pipe Union corroded

Offside front suspension arm corroded

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear washer inop

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,105 miles

Both front headlights frosted

Both front wiper blades splitting

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Catching noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Front lower grille missing and front bumper damaged

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front suspension arm corroded

Offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear axle corroded

Rear washer inop

Fail 11 Oct 2019 109,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights frosted

Both front wiper blades splitting

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Catching noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Front lower grille missing and front bumper damaged

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front suspension arm corroded

Offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear axle corroded

Rear washer inop

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,941 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in o/s front tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,729 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,895 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 81,895 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,574 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 80,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,960 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 73,960 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,437 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 GWF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

AE53 GWF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AE53 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GWF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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