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AU53 BWM

2003 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

170,015 mi
Last recorded170,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 170,015 miles

Different size wheels and tyres fitted to rear axle than on front axle

engine light on

nosiy drive belt

top strut mounts nosiy

Fail 6 Mar 2015 170,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 164,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 164,341 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 158,602 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 158,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 146,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 146,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 120,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,775 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,098 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/FRONT WHEEL

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,471 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,471 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,506 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 71,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 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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