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AR03 BEK

2015 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

111,912 mi
Last recorded111,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Ibiza47,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 BEK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 111,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 91,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 89,503 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low note have reset to correct position (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,272 miles

Exhaust System Showing Corrosion, Rear Silencer Outer Case Deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping Grease But Still Preventing Dirt From Getting In (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 21 Mar 2022 87,272 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust System Showing Corrosion, Rear Silencer Outer Case Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping Grease But Still Preventing Dirt From Getting In (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 76,788 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,124 miles

advise phone holder to be repositioned in windscreen as not to obscure drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,109 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to measure

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,305 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,887 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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AR03 BEK is a 2015 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2015 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 47,866 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 AR03 BEK, 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 11 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR03 BEK registered?

AR03 BEK is a 2015 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 November 2015.

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