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AU53 ECJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,336 mi
Last recorded150,336 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ECJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 150,336 miles

coolant level looks low

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

front tyres getting close to wear bars

general underbody corrosion

rear discs heavily corroded

rear number plate deteriorated (just meets)

small chips in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 27 Feb 2013 150,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

coolant level looks low

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

front tyres getting close to wear bars

general underbody corrosion

rear discs heavily corroded

rear number plate deteriorated (just meets)

small chips in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 7 Mar 2012 133,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Slight chaffing of N/S/R tyre side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Slight chaffing of N/S/R tyre side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,696 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,408 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,309 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 62,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,467 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 41,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ECJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

AU53 ECJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AU53 ECJ safe to buy?

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