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AF03 FUV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 135,568 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp off side rear tail light goes out when brakes applied and does not work (1.2.1f)

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

windscreen cracked at bottom off screen not effecting drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,814 miles

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r wheel slit binding

Pass 6 Feb 2016 124,001 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 123,995 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,856 miles

Exhaust front flexi section is starting to split

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,931 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 108,254 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

N/s inner cv boot damp.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,703 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f inner c.v boot cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 60,012 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,232 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 42,232 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

front brake pads look low?

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 FUV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

AF03 FUV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is AF03 FUV safe to buy?

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