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AU03 BDY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,712 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2019 139,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2018 135,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 135,290 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,891 miles

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

e m lights on

Fail 6 Jun 2017 129,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted 18" blade (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorating

e m lights on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,175 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2016 123,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

E.M light on

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,322 miles

rear box outter case corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 113,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear box outter case corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,825 miles

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

advise rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2014 103,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,570 miles

front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,872 miles

engine rattles on tick over suspect cam chain requires replacing

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,808 miles

left front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,453 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 BDY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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