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AF52 NLY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NLY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 122,281 miles

windows dont wind down

Fail 4 Feb 2017 122,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windows dont wind down

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,238 miles

osf drop link has slight play in ball joint

Fail 30 Jan 2016 117,238 miles

rear brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 53% (3.7.B.6b)

osf drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,361 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 113,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,111 miles

nearside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,562 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,658 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,658 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,290 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,290 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,116 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,197 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 55,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,503 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,503 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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AF52 NLY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF52 NLY, 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 AF52 NLY registered?

AF52 NLY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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