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AF03 ACJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

202,087 mi
Last recorded202,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 202,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 194,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 186,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 186,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 178,139 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 169,925 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 169,925 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 161,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 152,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 145,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 145,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 135,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,621 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 116,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,371 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,193 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,387 miles

some wear to offside rear tyre on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,662 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,142 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,793 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,874 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,521 miles

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes †n/s/f hub cap missing

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 ACJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 ACJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 ACJ registered?

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

Is AF03 ACJ safe to buy?

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