MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
Drivers's outer door handle faulty.
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.
DRIVER'S OUTER DOOR HANDLE; faulty.
OIL LEAKS <EXCESSIVE>.
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>.
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)
front number plate deteriorated
repair to front section of exhaust
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
Exhaust flexible and rear sections corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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