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AU03 BAV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,524 mi
Last recorded173,524 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BAV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 173,524 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 173,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 167,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 167,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 162,347 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 162,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 156,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 141,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light stays on, this could fail next mot

front brakes out of balance=30kg=14%.o/s/f brake leads.

n/s/f track arm inner ball has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2012 125,956 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light stays on, this could fail next mot

front brakes out of balance=30kg=14%.o/s/f brake leads.

n/s/f track arm inner ball has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,518 miles

Air bag light stays on.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking ???)

Play in steering rack on nearside.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes out of balance=20kg=10%.

n/s/f track arm inner ball has slight play.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear no plate deteriating.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,530 miles

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

rear No plate starting to discolour

Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,529 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear No plate starting to discolour

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,243 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 30 Sep 2006 25,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

offside front tyre worn low and is bald around inner edge

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 BAV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU03 BAV, 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 BAV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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