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AF03 FVL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,245 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all four tyres slightly worn on outer and inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,817 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,817 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,148 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 FVL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVL, 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

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What year was AF03 FVL registered?

AF03 FVL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 FVL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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