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AV52 VDP

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,051 mi
Last recorded163,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 VDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 163,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 163,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 153,990 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 147,487 miles

Little reserve handbrake travel left

Pass 14 Jan 2009 141,907 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 130,991 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 109,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,105 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 79,088 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VDP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV52 VDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 VDP registered?

AV52 VDP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AV52 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 VDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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