MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Different size wheels and tyres fitted to rear axle than on front axle
engine light on
nosiy drive belt
top strut mounts nosiy
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine light on
nosiy drive belt
top strut mounts nosiy
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front rim damaged but tyre fitment okay
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all road wheel outer rims are scuffed
n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
o/s headlamp bulb cover missing
o/s headlamp mounting bracket is broken but headlamp is secure
o/s/f tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all road wheel outer rims are scuffed
n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
o/s headlamp bulb cover missing
o/s headlamp mounting bracket is broken but headlamp is secure
o/s/f tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all wheel outer rims are scuffed/damaged
both n/s tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
both rear registration plate lamps flicker when hazards used
n/s/r brake is very slighty binding
parking brake travel is long and only just has reserve travel
rear registration plate is delaminating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all wheel outer rims are scuffed/damaged
both n/s tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
both rear registration plate lamps flicker when hazards used
n/s/r brake is very slighty binding
parking brake travel is long and only just has reserve travel
rear registration plate is delaminating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wheel outer rims are scrapped/chipped
both registration plate lights flicker when hazard lights used
play found in n/s end of steering rack
rear registration plate is starting to delaminate
O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/FRONT WHEEL
O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/FRONT WHEEL
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 BWM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 BWM, 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 BWM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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