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AJ03 NAU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,406 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of CV grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 135,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No definable Beam Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Filter appears to have a slight seepage

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of CV grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,161 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 104,158 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,839 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,332 miles

rear exuast box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,746 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

horn switch intermittent

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,881 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,795 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 64,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NAU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

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

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