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AJ03 BZM

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BZM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOOK THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2018 117,978 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 15 May 2017 114,613 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2017 114,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 112,705 miles

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

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 21 May 2015 111,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 107,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 103,479 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 103,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 101,639 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,584 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 95,461 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 95,279 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,248 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 BZM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AJ03 BZM, 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 BZM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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