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AU53 BNF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,263 mi
Last recorded85,263 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BNF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 85,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,792 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 77,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,217 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,779 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,123 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,119 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,635 miles

Catlyst heat shield insecure.

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,576 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 31,576 miles

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

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear inner edge.

o/s/f tyre balding inner edge. not down to cords

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,941 miles

Engine warning light on

Rear discs slightly corroded

Small cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Wheel rims scuffed

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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AU53 BNF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU53 BNF, 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 AU53 BNF registered?

AU53 BNF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AU53 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 BNF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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