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AF53 RZH

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RZH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,862 miles

front brake imbalance slightly high (15%)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2008 63,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake imbalance slightly high (15%)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,969 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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AF53 RZH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF53 RZH, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 RZH?

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What year was AF53 RZH registered?

AF53 RZH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AF53 RZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 RZH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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