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AF53 RZO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,491 mi
Last recorded99,491 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre high & low spot & close to 2mm tread

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre high & low spot & close to 2mm tread

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,461 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,080 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,440 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coolant level below minimum (topped up for MOT)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,440 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coolant level below minimum (topped up for MOT)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,845 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,968 miles

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

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,774 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 33,774 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,197 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 RZO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RZO, 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 AF53 RZO registered?

AF53 RZO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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