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AG03 LWM

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Nearside Rear seat not tested

Nearside Rear tyre flat spotted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wheels kicking back under braking

mil lights on

oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2015 116,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Nearside Rear seat not tested

Nearside Rear tyre flat spotted

mil lights on

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,082 miles

corrosion to brake discs

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 102,082 miles

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

corrosion to brake discs

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,753 miles

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic trims

dints and slight damage to body work

engine oil level was very low added 1liter

exhaust corroded

pin hole in n s f outer cv boot

water level low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,107 miles

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

damage to bodywork.

damage to wheel trims.

engine warning light on .

plastic covering floors.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,118 miles

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in tread area

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

service lamp on dash

slight leak from radiator

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,118 miles

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

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in tread area

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and badly worn on edges

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

service lamp on dash

slight leak from radiator

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,939 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,210 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 LWM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

AG03 LWM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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