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AU53 LFA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,545 mi
Last recorded79,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 LFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,763 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2020 77,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

excessive footbrake / hand brake travel

underbody corrosion / rear back box and brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 77,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,830 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,830 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,883 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,882 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,155 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,810 miles

n/s/r tyre featherd on inner tread.Wearing out of shape.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,174 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 40,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 36,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,213 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 LFA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

AU53 LFA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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