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AF03 FUB

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2015 102,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits much to high (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,740 miles

front disc pads getting low

handbrake high

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION / DETERIORATED /// MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH //

Fail 27 Aug 2013 96,844 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION / DETERIORATED /// MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH //

Fail 30 Jun 2012 93,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 93,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,655 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 89,655 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,152 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 85,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,629 miles

ZZZZ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE ZZZ

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FUB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 FUB, 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 FUB registered?

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

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