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AF03 FTX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,822 miles

Exhaust centre clamp fractured.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

vehicle keeps cutting out.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 93,822 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre clamp fractured.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

vehicle keeps cutting out.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,211 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light stays on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water ingress in offside rear light

Fail 30 Nov 2013 64,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light stays on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water ingress in offside rear light

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,393 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 58,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,042 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,060 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,952 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 FTX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

AF03 FTX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AF03 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FTX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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