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AU53 LBN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 LBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dust cover split as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 99,612 miles

Emissions not tested Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,877 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 98,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,723 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,479 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,797 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,797 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,650 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,790 miles

Front anti roll bar retaining bushes split

Front discs rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,790 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front anti roll bar retaining bushes split

Front discs rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,383 miles

both front tyres worn low

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 LBN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

AU53 LBN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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