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AG03 HJD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

40,720 mi
Last recorded40,720 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 40,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 40,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 34,817 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 34,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,605 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & Both uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,658 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside front headlamp plastic lens tarnished

Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,544 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Washer pipe split at bonnet hinge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,171 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,692 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2017 28,942 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 28,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear view mirror casing is damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,204 miles

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

Offside door mirror has slight damage

Fail 6 May 2015 26,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing (185/60 R14 82H 2005)

Pass 6 May 2015 26,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing (185/60 R14 82H 2005)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,614 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre perished cracked

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished and cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge worn 185.60.14h

Pass 8 May 2013 24,609 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/ door mirror has slight damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing 185/60/14h

Fail 8 May 2013 24,609 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

E.M.L on

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/ door mirror has slight damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing 185/60/14h

Pass 4 May 2012 23,786 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 23,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 22,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,094 miles

no reverse lights

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2010 22,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no reverse lights

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,156 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 17,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2007 17,850 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2006 15,721 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 HJD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

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

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