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AF03 DVK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 94,195 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 94,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking. (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))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 90,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking. (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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,686 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2022 86,685 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 82,172 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 78,710 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,294 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,195 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Possible slight oil leak from engine

Slight split in N/S/F tyre sidewall, however not exposing ply or cord

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,762 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 55,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,832 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,028 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,017 miles

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

rear tyres perishing advise replacement soon

Pass 23 May 2008 32,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,206 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

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

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

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 DVK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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