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AF03 ABN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ABN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system flexi joint in poor condition

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to perish and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotating backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotating backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system flexi joint in poor condition

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to perish and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,403 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 93,534 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,055 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak at clamp of front pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 88,983 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside indicator tell tell flashing fast

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,828 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,386 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,870 miles

n/s wiper split on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,830 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,308 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 59,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 44,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 May 2007 37,000 miles

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,874 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 ABN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ABN, 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 ABN registered?

AF03 ABN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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