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AU53 BTY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,587 mi
Last recorded105,587 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,587 miles

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,587 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 94,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,669 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f inner track rod joint slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,771 miles

high handbrake travel

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,733 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,731 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,021 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,021 miles

Centre front exhaust flexy hose pipe deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,085 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low (185/60/14h)

slight play in front suspension bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,213 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,763 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,705 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

Fail 31 Aug 2010 36,461 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,461 miles

service light on

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,397 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake has long travel & may require adjustment soon

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,727 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 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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