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AU53 BVW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,407 mi
Last recorded138,407 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 138,407 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 138,292 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,495 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 109,913 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 109,892 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 107,713 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,561 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 94,144 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 96,144 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 87,523 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 77,979 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 77,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 69,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 61,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,727 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,727 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,292 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust thin

Fail 2 Jun 2012 47,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,697 miles

servo pipe cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,614 miles

plastic servo pipe cracked

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 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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What year was AU53 BVW registered?

AU53 BVW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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