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AJ03 MZY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,833 mi
Last recorded98,833 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MZY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,833 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f a.b.s. wire is chafing on brake flxi hose

o/s/r caliper leaver not returning to its stop

o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

rear exhaust box outer caseing deteriated.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f a.b.s. wire is chafing on brake flxi hose

o/s/r caliper leaver not returning to its stop

o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

rear exhaust box outer caseing deteriated.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,334 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,717 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,717 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,624 miles

Engine oil 'LOW'

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,624 miles

Engine oil 'LOW'

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,672 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,227 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,550 miles

Although your number plates have passeed the MOT they may still not be legal

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Although your number plates have passeed the MOT they may still not be legal

Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,253 miles

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge legal advise new tyre and vehicle wheel alignment

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,791 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 MZY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

AJ03 MZY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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