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AJ03 MZD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,294 mi
Last recorded95,294 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MZD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,294 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

exhaust system becoming corroded

rear beam becoming corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,294 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

exhaust system becoming corroded

rear beam becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,437 miles

ENGINE light illuminated on dash cluster

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low/bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,437 miles

ENGINE light illuminated on dash cluster

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low/bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,831 miles

EML on.

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 86,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/r14/85h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML on.

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on tread

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,475 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,043 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,141 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 69,103 miles

nearside front coil spring small fractured

nearside rear exhaust box corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 May 2013 69,103 miles

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

nearside front coil spring small fractured

nearside rear exhaust box corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 May 2012 64,222 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,465 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from oil filter housing seal

both front tyres becom in worn inner edge

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,442 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

bad oil leak from oil filter housing seal

both front tyres becom in worn inner edge

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,579 miles

Considerable free travel in handbrake lever

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,541 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,220 miles

front suspension hard on rebound

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 MZD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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