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AU03 BHX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,144 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 99,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,086 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,086 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

windscreen chipped on offside edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 85,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

windscreen chipped on offside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust joining sleeve/clamp heavily corroded and splitting

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread section

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,099 miles

front exhaust joining sleeve/clamp heavily corroded and splitting

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread section

Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,426 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,387 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on edge

n/s rear shock leaking

o/s head light mounts broken

servo pipe cracked

stone chip in front screen

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,956 miles

front tryes,tread wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,328 miles

plastic floor under tray damaged

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 BHX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

AU03 BHX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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