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AF03 FVD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,826 miles

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

Offside Mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,347 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,361 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,387 miles

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

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 FVD 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 FVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF03 FVD?

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What year was AF03 FVD registered?

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

Is AF03 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FVD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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