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AF03 AAK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AAK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 115,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

very rusty around front and rear suspension

Fail 3 May 2019 115,260 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

very rusty around front and rear suspension

Fail 23 Apr 2019 115,139 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e.m.l. on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,128 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,641 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 98,641 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,143 miles

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 10 May 2013 77,354 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 77,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 67,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,816 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 57,808 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,669 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 48,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,152 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 42,149 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 36,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,063 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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AF03 AAK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF03 AAK, 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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AF03 AAK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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