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AG03 LYS

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,684 mi
Last recorded189,684 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 189,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 189,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush, separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush, separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 180,260 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 180,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve and clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 177,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 177,710 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split n/s top corner of bonnet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,523 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 161,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 6 Mar 2018 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover hiding some components

Fail 2 Mar 2017 125,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover hiding some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,531 miles

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

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)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2011 58,574 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,205 miles

O/S/R footbrake less effecient than N/S.

Rear exhaust in a poor condition (corroded).

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,903 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 LYS is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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