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AG03 LWS

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear box rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,485 miles

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

under side rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

under side rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2021 103,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,304 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spare wheel well corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 102,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spare wheel well corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,862 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,226 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,637 miles

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

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

front wiper blades wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,139 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,139 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 66,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,381 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,776 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,939 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,133 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 LWS is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

AG03 LWS is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is AG03 LWS safe to buy?

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