MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front inner track rod joint slight play
Nearside Front n/s/f inner track rod joint slight play
high handbrake travel
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
high handbrake travel
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre front exhaust flexy hose pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre front exhaust flexy hose pipe deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f tyre worn low (185/60/14h)
slight play in front suspension bushes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f tyre worn low (185/60/14h)
slight play in front suspension bushes
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake imbalance
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake imbalance
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
service light on
service light on
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
handbrake has long travel & may require adjustment soon
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AU53 BTY 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 63.6%.
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 BTY, 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 BTY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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