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AO53 VWX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,866 mi
Last recorded171,866 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VWX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 171,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 153,260 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 153,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 132,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe painted and offside

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 111,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,722 miles

Anti roll bar retaining bush cracked on N/S

Exhaust corroded in places

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,638 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Rear box outer skin breaking up

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,229 miles

O/S/R Bump stop broken

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear tyres worn unevenly, tread low on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2008 77,229 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front discs worn

Front pads low (2-3000)

Front tyres worn unevenly, tread low on edges

O/S/R Bump stop broken

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,950 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front track arm inner joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 61,518 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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AO53 VWX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 VWX, 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 AO53 VWX registered?

AO53 VWX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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