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AF53 SCX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SCX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,270 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Engine Management Light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,684 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,335 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter at o/s/r of vehicle (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

spare tyre unserviceable

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,827 miles

Front pipe flexi outter damaged but system still supported no gas leaks.

Osr has some noise from brake drum and brake efficiency is good further inspection requied.

Osr tyre has cracking on shoulder due to aging.

Vehicle slight misting around fuel filter but no signs of leakage.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,373 miles

various tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,936 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,921 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,512 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre tread †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,805 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high

passanger wiper poor

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 SCX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

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

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