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AF53 SBZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-body corroded in all areas, including prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2017 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,319 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,465 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR BOX CORRODING / FRONT PLATE / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT /

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,524 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING / UNDER COVERS FITTED / WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,776 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM

REAR BOX CORRODING

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 81,162 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,715 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,857 miles

front brake pads low †handbrake high †unable to check inner brake pads †front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,467 miles

front tyres very low on edges stepped tread

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 SBZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

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

Is AF53 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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