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AJ53 PXY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,840 mi
Last recorded144,840 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PXY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 144,840 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight vibration in car mounts may have been up rated as had lowering kit fitted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front floor pans starting to corrode both sides and slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2022 144,835 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight vibration in car mounts may have been up rated as had lowering kit fitted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

front floor pans starting to corrode both sides and slightly damaged

oil level on minimum

under tray loose at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,537 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 142,537 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,691 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 140,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 139,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 135,918 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 16 Aug 2018 135,918 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,548 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,754 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,717 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

center enxaust clamp corroded

engine manegment light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

tracking out on front wheels

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

service lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

service lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 34,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PXY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 AJ53 PXY, 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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AJ53 PXY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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