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AE53 NXY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,855 mi
Last recorded91,855 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NXY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,222 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,139 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

wiper blades worn

Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,139 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,941 miles

slight damage o/s/r lamp

Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes poor

front suspension to bearings rough in operation

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

slight leak exhaust

wipers poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,012 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes poor

front suspension to bearings rough in operation

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

slight leak exhaust

wipers poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,634 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 Sep 2011 40,633 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,309 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 NXY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NXY, 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 NXY registered?

AE53 NXY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AE53 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NXY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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