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AJ53 PXL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,551 miles

light nsf wheel bearing noise

nsr tyre nearing tread limit

osf CV boot deteriated to mot limits

osf CV boot deteriated to mot limits

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated to mot limits

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen damage to zone A

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,808 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside wiper poor

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,708 miles

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

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

eml on

middle and rear exhaust box rust

nsf cv boot deteriated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,579 miles

MIL light on.

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)

Rear and centre exhaust boxes are corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 113,579 miles

MIL light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear and centre exhaust boxes are corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust system deteriated

nsr brake lower performance than osr

Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 86,760 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 86,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

multi v belt cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,261 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,240 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

metal object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,474 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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AJ53 PXL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ53 PXL, 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 AJ53 PXL registered?

AJ53 PXL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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