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Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside wingmirror damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front headlight lenses deteriorating
both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up
slight oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside wingmirror damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front headlight lenses deteriorating
both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up
slight oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlamp lenses discoloured
o/s mirror cover missing
slight play in roll bar mounts
Braking system leaking brake servo hose (1.1.3 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlamp lenses discoloured
o/s mirror cover missing
slight play in roll bar mounts
EML light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
number plate s deteriorated
o/s mirror cover missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
damage to o/s mirror unit
number plates deteriorating
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
damage to o/s mirror unit
number plates deteriorating
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating
number plates damaged and deteriorating
slight play in front roll bar links
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating
number plates damaged and deteriorating
slight play in front roll bar links
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both number plates deteriorating and damaged
exhaust deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
both number plates deteriorating and damaged
exhaust deteriorating
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front number plate damaged
oil leak
rear number plate deteriorating
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate damaged
oil leak
rear number plate deteriorating
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust dteeriorating
front number plate damaged
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to n/s sill panel
front number plate damaged
rear wiper blade u/s
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to n/s sill panel
front number plate damaged
rear wiper blade u/s
advice tracking check
n/s/f tyre wearing low 2.3mm
n/s/r tyre wearing low 2.1mm
o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm
rear wiper blade u/s
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advice tracking check
n/s/f tyre wearing low 2.3mm
n/s/r tyre wearing low 2.1mm
o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm
rear wiper blade u/s
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges
rear wiper blade u/s
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges
rear wiper blade u/s
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre exhaust clamp missing
cracks in front windscreen
rear wiper blade u/s
shallow cuts in n/s/r tyre tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust clamp missing
cracks in front windscreen
rear wiper blade u/s
shallow cuts in n/s/r tyre tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
chips in front windscreen
rear wiper blade split
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
chips in front windscreen
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
anti roll bar mounts braking up
front brake pads worn 5/6000 and brake discs worn
n/s rear wishbone bush braking up
stone chip in front screen
stone chip in front screen
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 BNJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 AU53 BNJ, 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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AU53 BNJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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