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AF03 FVG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 160,850 miles

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 158,684 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 10 May 2017 158,679 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML light on

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,793 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,791 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 126,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 126,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 115,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 115,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 100,912 miles

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 4 May 2013 100,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 May 2012 88,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 73,019 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 60,678 miles

All tyres are showing signs of deterioation. Evidence that a service is due - coolant and oil level low

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,065 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,059 miles

air bag warning lamp on

full length plastic under tray fitted, unable to examine vehicle floor

near side rear brake harsh and noisy on application, advise brake inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

full length plastic under tray fitted, unable to examine vehicle floor

near side rear brake harsh and noisy on application, advise brake inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,345 miles

Tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyres wearing 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 FVG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

AF03 FVG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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