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AG03 LXB

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

107,036 mi
Last recorded107,036 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,036 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2017 107,013 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet pull lever inside car broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,944 miles

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

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

bonnet pull lever inside car broken

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Both tyres perished

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Both tyres perished

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 91,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,836 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front antiroll bar clip on o/s broken .

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,816 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Front antiroll bar clip on o/s broken .

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

Pass 1 May 2013 78,365 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 78,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,378 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

insp' light on

osr body / bumper damaged

park brake lever free travel

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,378 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

insp' light on

osr body / bumper damaged

park brake lever free travel

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,904 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front Brake discs worn and corroded

Damage to offside rear light cluster,Bumper and Quarter panel

Different Tyre profile size fitted on each Axle Front axle 65 profile Rear axla 60 profile

Exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe joining sleeve clamps corroded

Handbrake close to stop

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,217 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)

osr body panel damaged

osr bumper damaged

osr light cluster damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

osr body panel damaged

osr bumper damaged

osr light cluster damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,312 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 29,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting (no exessive movement at present) This should be replaced in the near future

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 LXB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

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

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