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AE53 NYF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,568 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,568 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,570 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 16 Aug 2010 28,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,061 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,117 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 NYF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

AE53 NYF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AE53 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 NYF have outstanding finance?

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