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AF03 AAU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,759 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,763 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to vehicle being full

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,124 miles

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

exhaust back box baffles breaking up

tyres have age cracking to tread

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,797 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brakes are binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,930 miles

Near side wiper blade torn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,930 miles

Near side wiper blade torn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,687 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,416 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2009 59,410 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,004 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 28 Jun 2008 52,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006
Fail 28 Jun 2006 34,416 miles

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

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

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 AAU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF03 AAU, 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 AF03 AAU registered?

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

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