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AF03 FUA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,262 mi
Last recorded50,262 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 50,262 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 50,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,924 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 43,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,411 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, and starting to crack...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, and starting to crack...

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack...

Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine light on...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, and starting to crack...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, and starting to crack...

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack...

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,410 miles

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

both rear tyres and the off-side front tyre cracking inside tread pattern

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,501 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 25,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,219 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 FUA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF03 FUA?

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What year was AF03 FUA registered?

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

Is AF03 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FUA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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