MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
rear axle and underside corroding
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
rear axle and underside corroding
Exhaust centre joint loose.(clamp corroded)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords nearly exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust centre joint loose.(clamp corroded)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords nearly exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Surface rust to sub frame chassis and exhaust
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Surface rust to sub frame chassis and exhaust
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer case rusty
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust box outer case rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Eml light
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front wipers smeary
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine mil lamp on
nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 BUJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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