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2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,217 mi
Last recorded137,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SEO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,777 miles

iterior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre inner side wall split but not showing cords

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 21 Aug 2014 129,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

iterior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre inner side wall split but not showing cords

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,573 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2013 118,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,974 miles

r/ex. deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2012 106,974 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

r/ex. deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r shock slightly dark

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r shock slightly dark

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,382 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Rear axle beam corroded

Uneven wear on front tyres on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2009 66,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,297 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 SEO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SEO, 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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AF53 SEO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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