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AF03 AEE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,701 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 74,715 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,614 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake flexi collars corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,614 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s driveshaft corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s driveshaft corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust corroded

o/ front and o/s rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust corroded

o/ front and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface cracks on both front tyres on outer side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,295 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 40,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,263 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,718 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 23,718 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

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 AEE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AEE, 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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AF03 AEE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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