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AF03 DVY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,460 mi
Last recorded52,460 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 52,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

passenger door window not working

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,097 miles

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,437 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,432 miles

Front Front suspension parts corroded but still serviceable

Rear rear exhaust corroded but still serviceable

Rear rear suspension pats corroded but still serviceable

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,173 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Front and rear wiperblades

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 45,173 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Front and rear wiperblades

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,388 miles

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

engine light on

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre, sidewall damaged

rear axle and front suspension arms are corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,388 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre, sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre is split within the threads but no chords are visable

rear axle and front suspension arms are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,991 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,971 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 33,361 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiperblades

Pass 1 May 2010 33,361 miles

Coolant leak

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

front wiperblades

Pass 2 May 2009 30,548 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 30,548 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 27,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 27,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

rear washer inop

Pass 4 May 2007 26,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,199 miles

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 DVY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

AF03 DVY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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