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AG03 HJC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 HJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,811 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged but secure

Fail 6 Sep 2019 112,801 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged but secure

Pass 3 May 2017 107,004 miles

Exhaust box casing breaking up

Front brake disc surfaces corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2017 107,001 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust box casing breaking up

Front brake disc surfaces corroded

Front screen wash pipe split

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

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,897 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,883 miles

Engine management light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 94,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 82,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,388 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside tyre treads 3mm

Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

offside tyre treads 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,996 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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AG03 HJC 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG03 HJC, 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 AG03 HJC registered?

AG03 HJC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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