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AU53 BWX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 140,634 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 138,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 124,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 109,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 52,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

right rear bump stop broken

Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,181 miles

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

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

right rear bump stop broken

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 BWX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

AU53 BWX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is AU53 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 BWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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