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AJ03 NBB

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 140,759 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,107 miles

Advise ,Steering angle warning lamp on at start of test , then went out after a few seconds.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,965 miles

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

advise, back box deteriorated

advise, both rear tyres feathered on inner

Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise, back box deteriorated

advise, both rear tyres feathered on inner

advise, osf tyre worn on inner

Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front wipers judder slightly

near side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear brake disc corroded slightly

off side rear tyre tread on 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear exhaust outer casing peeling

Fail 11 Apr 2015 109,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front wipers judder slightly

near side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear brake disc corroded slightly

off side rear tyre tread on 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear exhaust outer casing peeling

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,677 miles

off side rear brake disc slightly corroded

front wipers judder slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer casing peeling

Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wipers judder slightly

off side rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing peeling

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,452 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,369 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 91,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 84,322 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,192 miles

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

wear to front discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,011 miles

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

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 11 May 2006 27,907 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NBB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB registered?

AJ03 NBB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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