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AJ03 BZF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 105,303 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 97,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspenson low & hard

rear ex box ONLY JUST PASSABLE

steering light showing on dash ad vise checking

n/s front seat will not tip

wires hanging loose in car

Fail 21 May 2015 96,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspenson low & hard

rear ex box ONLY JUST PASSABLE

steering light showing on dash ad vise checking

n/s front seat will not tip

wires hanging loose in car

Pass 12 May 2014 80,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,825 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 75,217 miles

Backbox corroded

Brake pipes corroded in places

Rear Heatshield insecure

Rear reg separating

Wipers split

Fail 8 May 2013 75,215 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Wipers split

Backbox corroded

Brake pipes corroded in places

N/S/F lower arm rear bush soft

Rear Heatshield insecure

Rear reg separating

Pass 28 May 2012 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

off side front engine undertray damp with oil

rear exhaust box outer skin corroaded

Fail 28 May 2012 70,360 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

off side front engine undertray damp with oil

rear exhaust box outer skin corroaded

Pass 11 May 2011 64,357 miles

Backbox corroded

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly soft

Both reg plates starting too separate

N/S/F C.V boot weeping

Rear Disc`s starting too corrode

Fail 11 May 2011 64,357 miles

Backbox corroded

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly soft

Both reg plates starting too separate

N/S/F C.V boot weeping

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Disc`s starting too corrode

Pass 7 May 2010 58,444 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Steel wheel fitted offside front

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,200 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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AJ03 BZF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ03 BZF, 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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AJ03 BZF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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