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AF03 AUW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,190 miles

engine light on

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,917 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,917 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 100,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ECU lamp indicating a system fault

Engine coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust middle and rear sections very rusty

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades not tested

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside rear road spring rusty

Nearside rear tyre aged (11yrs) and perished

Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre aged (7yrs) and perished

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,233 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

coolant leak on radiator/ bottom hose connection?

nearside front tyre close to limit - worn on inner edges (non measureable area)

nearside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,627 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,292 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2011 81,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,106 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,450 miles

Slight leak from N/S/R Shock absorber

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,613 miles

all tyres wearing low n/s rear tyre misshaping

front washer jets blocking up

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,376 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

slight cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,376 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracking in both rear tyres

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 AUW 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 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

AF03 AUW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 AUW 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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