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AU53 BTF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,095 mi
Last recorded38,095 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 35,376 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Aug 2024 35,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2023 32,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 27,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2017 24,819 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 22,845 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 22,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,568 miles

Advise offside rear brake noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 9,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 8,888 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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AU53 BTF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 BTF registered?

AU53 BTF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is AU53 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 BTF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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