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AF03 ABZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,857 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 112,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 98,827 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 98,827 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 95,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 91,567 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 9 May 2015 90,068 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)

Fail 9 May 2015 90,068 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2014 86,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,052 miles

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

rear seat cover fitted, preventing full access to centre rear seat belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,237 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 5 May 2010 52,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,956 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,951 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,360 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 25,361 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,097 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 ABZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

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

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