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AU03 BHE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,885 mi
Last recorded155,885 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 155,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 155,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 149,907 miles

Front washer pipe split near to bonnet hinge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front washer pipe split near to bonnet hinge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+ deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 147,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Fail 28 Apr 2014 147,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

offside rear inner sidelamp not working

Pass 13 May 2013 133,686 miles

offside rear inner sidelamp not working

Fail 8 May 2013 133,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear inner sidelamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 118,114 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 115,262 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,262 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,796 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,699 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 100,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,769 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2006 67,537 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 BHE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BHE, 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 BHE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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