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AF03 AEJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,959 mi
Last recorded81,959 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,505 miles

handbrake slight travel

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

damage offside rear bumper

handbrake slight travel

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked but not showing cords

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,719 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,237 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 AEJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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