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AJ03 MZG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MZG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,763 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 126,112 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.5.C.1a)

NSR tyre close to legal limit & nail in it

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

front Anti roll bars, track rod ends & suspension arm bushes have play in them

rear number plate deteriorating

under body is corroding

Pass 14 May 2015 115,957 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres low on inner edge (1856014)

n.s.r tyre low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2015 115,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres low on inner edge (1856014)

n.s.r tyre low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2014 109,360 miles

damage to o/s/r and plastic under trays

Fail 17 May 2014 109,238 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r and plastic under trays

front pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,825 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

n/s/f seat belt not fully check due to child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 97,996 miles

near side front tyre cut

off side front tyre cut and perished

Fail 22 May 2012 97,996 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side front tyre cut

off side front tyre cut and perished

Pass 9 May 2011 94,579 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2011 94,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 90,448 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 90,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 83,774 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 70,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 70,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 52,355 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2007 52,355 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 35,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 MZG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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