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AF03 FVA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,325 mi
Last recorded52,325 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FVA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 52,325 miles

o/s/f outter tyre wall cut

Fail 8 May 2014 52,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f outter tyre wall cut

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 48,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 43,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres starting to perish / crack

bodywork damaged but not exposing sharpe edges

brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly detiorated

offside front headlight slightly detiorated but effecting beam image

rear tyres wearing low outer edges

Fail 14 Jun 2010 41,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres starting to perish / crack

bodywork damaged but not exposing sharpe edges

brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly detiorated

offside front headlight slightly detiorated but effecting beam image

rear tyres wearing low outer edges

Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 34,134 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Stop light switch -works only when brake fully pressed.Recommend attention

rear wiper blade required

Pass 19 May 2007 31,697 miles

both frount wishbone lower rear bushes bonding deteriorateing

nearside rear tyre as side wall repair

Pass 27 May 2006 25,376 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 25,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FVA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

AF03 FVA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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