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AF03 GDV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,089 mi
Last recorded152,089 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,089 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 152,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,079 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 135,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 124,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 124,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 116,185 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 116,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,284 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 95,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,924 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 May 2008 52,244 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 31 May 2007 40,007 miles

front tyres worn on edges †rear tyres slightly out of shape †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,800 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 25,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 GDV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GDV, 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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AF03 GDV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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