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AF53 RZW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,921 mi
Last recorded114,921 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,921 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 101,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

NSR Tyre is wearing on the edge of the tyres tread

OSR Tyre is wearing on the edge of the tyres tread

Oil leak

Sat nav holder is fitted to the windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,813 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,813 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sections are corroded

n/s front tyre has worn uneven

o/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sections are corroded

n/s front tyre has worn uneven

o/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,322 miles

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

airbag light on

steel wheel offside front

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,288 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,682 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

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 RZW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF53 RZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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