MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area RFI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Either side of mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Solid axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers weak (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Either side of mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Solid axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ball joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cut in nearside rear tyre tread
nearside washer pipe requires attention
offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated
offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
rear silencer outer skin peeling
side play in handbrake lever
Central Sound deadening material insecure exhaust clamps missing (exhaust blowing) (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
cut in nearside rear tyre tread
nearside washer pipe requires attention
nearside wiper blade split
offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated
offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
rear silencer outer skin peeling
side play in handbrake lever
Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
cut in nearside rear tyre tread
nearside washer jet requires attention
offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
rear silencer outer skin peeling
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
exhaust corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
near side front tyre worn on inside edge
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
rear exhaust thin
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
near side front tyre worn on inside edge
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
rear exhaust thin
servo pipe cracking
plastic servo pipe cracked
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AU53 BVW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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