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AU03 AKV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,733 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 48,730 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,690 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,130 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,020 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,203 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

near side outer c/v gaiter deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,918 miles

All flexi brake hose ferroules corrodeing.

Centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

NSF outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 43,918 miles

All flexi brake hose ferroules corrodeing.

Centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

NSF outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,134 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,632 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 11,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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AU03 AKV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 AKV, 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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AU03 AKV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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