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AF03 ACZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,051 mi
Last recorded76,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 76,051 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,473 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,866 miles

advise engine management light on dash

advise rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,864 miles

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

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

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

advise engine management light on dash

advise rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine mangement light on dash

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine mangement light on dash

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,128 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,575 miles

front tyres showing wear

Fail 26 May 2011 52,499 miles

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

front tyres showing wear

Pass 14 May 2010 49,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,606 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2007 37,369 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 37,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,892 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 ACZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

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

Is AF03 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 ACZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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