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AU53 ECE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ECE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,072 miles

Rear Axle corroded in places.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,072 miles

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.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,103 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,098 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,055 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 84,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,740 miles

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 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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What year was AU53 ECE registered?

AU53 ECE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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