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AO53 VXB

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,853 mi
Last recorded81,853 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,367 miles

Nearside Front CORRODED ON WING

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 79,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front CORRODED ON WING

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,379 miles

SILL DAMAGE AND EXHAUST BOXS RUSTY

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,379 miles

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

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

SILL DAMAGE AND EXHAUST BOXS RUSTY

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,031 miles

nearside front outer sill dented not effecting steering or suspension.

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 68,032 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stonechip in screen - both front tyres wearing low inner edge - N/S outer body sill damaged - front ARB corroded - rear ex casing corroded- HB travel long O/S/R tyre wearing low.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,032 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stonechip in screen - both front tyres wearing low inner edge - N/S outer body sill damaged - front ARB corroded - rear ex casing corroded- HB travel long O/S/R tyre wearing low.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,874 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box casing corroded - front anti roll bar corroded & bushes worn - front number plate faded

Rear number plate faded - n/s/f headlamp misting - both front tyres wearing inner edge - o/s/r tyre wearing low -

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box casing corroded - front anti roll bar corroded & bushes worn - front number plate faded

Rear number plate faded - n/s/f headlamp misting - both front tyres wearing inner edge - o/s/r tyre wearing low -

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,362 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seat back loose but locks upright- stonechip in zone A - both number plates fading - o/s/f headlamp lens crazzed- offside rear tyre wearing low -n/s/ outer body sill damaged- n/s/f strut gaitor split

oil leak around gearbox area- coolant leak @ radiator -front antiroll bar badly corroded - front brake discs lipped & corroded - n/s/f outer cv boot cracking-

Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seat back loose but locks upright- stonechip in zone A - both number plates fading - o/s/f headlamp lens crazzed- offside rear tyre wearing low -n/s/ outer body sill damaged- n/s/f strut gaitor split

oil leak around gearbox area- coolant leak @ radiator -front antiroll bar badly corroded - front brake discs lipped & corroded - n/s/f outer cv boot cracking-

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,425 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,832 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,723 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,334 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 36,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,152 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 VXB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 AO53 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

AO53 VXB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 VXB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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