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AE53 NXG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,388 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,399 miles

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

all tyres uneven wear on inner edges

engine managemant light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear shock bump stops detached

Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,399 miles

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

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

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

all tyres uneven wear on inner edges

engine managemant light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear shock bump stops detached

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

noise when vehicle moving requires further inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,381 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 29,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,925 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 NXG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 NXG registered?

AE53 NXG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AE53 NXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NXG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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