MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Axle corroded in places.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below legal limit (185/60/14) (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below legal limit (185/60/14) (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Axle corroded in places.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front 1856014 worn to limits. No tread inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.936% (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.261% (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.761% (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front 1856014 worn to limits. No tread inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside drop link has play
Rear seats down at time of test - not tested
under trays
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear silencer corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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AU53 ECE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 ECE, 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 ECE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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