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AF03 DVJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 94,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 94,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,556 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 88,556 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,261 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Back box deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2024 82,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise on pad change another 4000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise changing on pad change 4000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,903 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 72,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,783 miles

Nearside Outer Driveshaft gaiter slight split but not allowing ingress of dirt

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 68,783 miles

Nearside Outer Driveshaft gaiter slight split but not allowing ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,443 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 65,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,071 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 62,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush into subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,100 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre age cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre shows cracking

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre shows cracking

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 44,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,779 miles

front nearside tyre close to limit and worn smooth inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,678 miles

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,996 miles

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

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 DVJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

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

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