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AE53 PVZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,322 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front nearside and offside wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror taped but still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shocks covers insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,763 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,200 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 108,200 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,077 miles

Drivers's outer door handle faulty.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,077 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers's outer door handle faulty.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,113 miles

DRIVER'S OUTER DOOR HANDLE; faulty.

OIL LEAKS <EXCESSIVE>.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DRIVER'S OUTER DOOR HANDLE; faulty.

OIL LEAKS <EXCESSIVE>.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,815 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,549 miles

front number plate deteriorated

repair to front section of exhaust

Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,080 miles

Exhaust flexible and rear sections corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,380 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inners

Both rear shock absorber outer casings detached

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,726 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Both rear shock absorber outer covers come away from bump stops

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

Oil leak

Slight play from nearside steering rack inner

Squeal from brakes during brake roller test

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 55,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,060 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection under bonnet

Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine cover fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection under bonnet

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,224 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 PVZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

AE53 PVZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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