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AF03 DUH

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 98,469 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,317 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. And rear box getting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 89,317 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. And rear box getting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,543 miles

both plastic head light units slightly deteriorating out put slightly reducing

coolant level low

Pass 26 May 2020 74,059 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 74,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 73,226 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 73,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And near limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,985 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 69,316 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

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

Pass 20 May 2016 66,013 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

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

Pass 14 May 2015 61,705 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,701 miles

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Pass 18 May 2013 53,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 53,774 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 50,781 miles

Front wiper blades slightly worn but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 11 May 2011 45,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

n/s wiper judders

Pass 25 May 2010 40,877 miles

cracks in both rear tyre tread

front tyres bald on inner edge (step tread)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

wipers judder

Pass 19 May 2009 36,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to check inner brake pads

wipers judder

Pass 23 May 2008 33,292 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 33,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,881 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,311 miles

both front tyres very low on inner edges stepped tread

unable to see inner brake pads

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 DUH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DUH, 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 DUH registered?

AF03 DUH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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