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AF03 GEY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GEY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,520 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,777 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,777 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,382 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread but not showing cords

Fail 19 Jul 2013 61,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,532 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,112 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 35,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,381 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 GEY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

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

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