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AF03 ACU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,877 mi
Last recorded71,877 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,877 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)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,720 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,012 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

rear wiper missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,012 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,816 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,420 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,342 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,789 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 29,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 23,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ACU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ACU, 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 ACU registered?

AF03 ACU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AF03 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 ACU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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