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AG03 LXA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,085 mi
Last recorded118,085 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 117,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,604 miles

engine damp

front exhaust bracket rattling of subframe

Fail 20 Sep 2022 108,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine damp

front exhaust bracket rattling of subframe

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,027 miles

front flexi exhaust bracket slightly touching subframe

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front flexi exhaust bracket slightly touching subframe

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,658 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,017 miles

Vehicle over heats

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle over heats

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,887 miles

Exhaust Rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,149 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,989 miles

Front anti-roll bar slightly corroded and locating collar cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,723 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot on the tread

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,568 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,292 miles

Front anti-roll bar slightly corroded and offside locating collar cracked

Slightly corroded offside front suspension coil spring

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,061 miles

Front brake pads low †Rear tyres are cracking in tread †Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,435 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 LXA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AG03 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

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