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AF03 DVM

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,423 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 128,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 120,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriated

offsid front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,370 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight deteriation

Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,370 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight deteriation

Pass 2 Nov 2011 110,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive travel on handbrake.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive travel on handbrake.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,428 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,975 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 DVM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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