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AJ03 WVU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,190 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,988 miles

corrsion found on exhaust tail box

wear found in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,612 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,581 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)

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust blow at front either manifold area of flexable section or both

Pass 13 Apr 2013 85,667 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front tyres wearing on inside

rear brakes slightly grabbing on and loud when pressed

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,058 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 71,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,884 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,605 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

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 WVU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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