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AF53 SGV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SGV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,844 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2015 102,812 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,590 miles

body work has damage

exhaust back box corroded

o/s wing mirror casing broken

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,841 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Oil leak

Steering light on.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,427 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,427 miles

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

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

n/s washer poor

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,689 miles

auxillary drive belt split/perished

movement in o/s/f suspension arm, rear mounting bush is split in half

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,689 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auxillary drive belt split/perished

movement in o/s/f suspension arm, rear mounting bush is split in half

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 77,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,383 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,348 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 SGV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

AF53 SGV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AF53 SGV safe to buy?

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