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AG03 LXY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,354 mi
Last recorded61,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 61,354 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease no splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,796 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deterated

Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 54,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,331 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 38,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,111 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 31,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,999 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 LXY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG03 LXY registered?

AG03 LXY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is AG03 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 LXY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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