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AF03 AEC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,970 miles

Engine oil leak.

Judder recorded from the front brakes.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Pinhole in N/S outer cv boot.

Play in front lower arm rear bushes.

Wipers smear.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Judder recorded from the front brakes.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Pinhole in N/S outer cv boot.

Play in front lower arm rear bushes.

Wipers smear.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,027 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Judder recorded from front brakes.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine oil leaks.

Judder recorded from front brakes.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,548 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Oil leak at O/S of engine.

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi joint.

Slight fluid leak from steering hose.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,548 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak at O/S of engine.

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi joint.

Slight fluid leak from steering hose.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 67,625 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,625 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 63,783 miles

rear wiper smearing rear screen

Pass 31 May 2012 63,233 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 63,233 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH VERY WEAK

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

n/s front brake disc showing signs of distortion

Fail 4 Jun 2011 62,010 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 55,353 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,652 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 48,251 miles

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

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

stone chip to wind screen on limits

Pass 5 May 2006 41,693 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 AEC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

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

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