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AV52 PUF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PUF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,237 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 98,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,105 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail box outer cover corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,795 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drive belt starting to fray

exhaust tail box outer cover corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,275 miles

Belt/pulley noise from engine

Exhaust back box crusty, outer skin corroded through

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

P.A.S warning lamp comes on intermittantly

condensation in both nearside and offside headlamps

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,030 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

P.A.S warning lamp comes on intermittantly

condensation in both nearside and offside headlamps

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,079 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,079 miles

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

tyres on 2-3 mm

Fail 22 Jan 2011 76,697 miles

Both front and OS rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,697 miles

Both front and OS rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 67,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside power steering rack boot damp but not leaking from boot at time of test.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 36,479 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,655 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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AV52 PUF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AV52 PUF, 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 AV52 PUF registered?

AV52 PUF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AV52 PUF safe to buy?

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