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AF03 FUD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,635 mi
Last recorded72,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 72,369 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,817 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 70,816 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,917 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 69,917 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,304 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 69,304 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 61,586 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 61,585 miles

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

Anti roll bar fouling on nearside front subframe, incorrectly located.

Both rear tyres perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 58,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,901 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,901 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,650 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2013 48,956 miles

rear wiper blade split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 48,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2012 45,865 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,273 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 42,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 15 May 2007 25,568 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 12 May 2006 18,625 miles

nail in tyre

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 FUD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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