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AU03 AOE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,022 mi
Last recorded97,022 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AOE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,022 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 97,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush soft rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,381 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,215 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,215 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,735 miles

1/ n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,399 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

3. Pin hole in nearside front outer cv gaiter.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,719 miles

1. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

2. Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,571 miles

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,289 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,975 miles

Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,880 miles

1/ raer exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,110 miles

o/s front tyre near legal limits rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,369 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,748 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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AU03 AOE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AOE, 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 AU03 AOE registered?

AU03 AOE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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