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AJ03 MZX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,663 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

both rear shock absorbers top dust covers/bump stops incomplete

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,210 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

both rear shock absorbers top dust covers/bump stops incomplete

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,545 miles

both front seat handles worn.

front brake discs corroded.

service light on.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,545 miles

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

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

both front seat handles worn.

front brake discs corroded.

service light on.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,754 miles

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)

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

Pass 14 Jul 2007 42,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,656 miles

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)

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 MZX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZX, 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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What year was AJ03 MZX registered?

AJ03 MZX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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