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AF03 FUW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,110 mi
Last recorded141,110 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,110 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner egde

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 141,110 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner egde

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 131,027 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 131,027 miles

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,740 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 121,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,030 miles

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

off side wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,988 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,424 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r inner side light out

oil leak

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,552 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 45,552 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 185 60 14

engine covers fitted

front brake pads wearing very low < advise replacement >

front discs worn

under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

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 FUW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

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

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