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AF03 FVE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,003 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,340 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,340 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,223 miles

Rear exhaust rusty.

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint cover split.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

o/s side repeater lens missing.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 98,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint cover split.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

o/s side repeater lens missing.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,000 miles

offside side repeater lense missing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,000 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside side repeater lense missing

I strongly recommend that this vehicle is not driven on the road until the mot failures have been rectified. it is dangerous to drive

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,173 miles

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 76,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,587 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,587 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres are below 1.6mm limit on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,596 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 48,596 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 35,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,837 miles

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 FVE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

AF03 FVE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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