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AU53 BWG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low efort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached movment in front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low efort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,597 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored and starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General condition front to rear surface rust and corroding

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 57,593 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored and starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General condition front to rear surface rust and corroding

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,115 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end rubbers sealed up and n/s/f link rubber sealed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 27 Aug 2019 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate cracked

both rear tyres cracking and have cuts in tread

engine coolant level low

exhaust system in poor condition and has minor leak in center joint

reverse lights not working

service light illuminated

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under side surface rust throughtout.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

under side surface rust.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,806 miles

spring cups rusty.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flex pipe (3.6.B.4e)

front wishbones rusty not excessive.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,804 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,805 miles

both exhaust silencers corroded

exhaust mountings slight perishing

front brake discs surface corroded

front tyres slight perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,888 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 17 Aug 2012 29,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,775 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,176 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic servo pipe cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,690 miles

both front tyres wearing low and bald on inside edges

front discs pitted and rusty

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 BWG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWG, 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 BWG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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