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AY03 CVS

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 CVS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,167 miles

Front cv gaitors perishing

slight handbrake travel

Fail 22 Dec 2016 98,167 miles

Front cv gaitors perishing

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

body damage on n/s/f door and o/s/r light cluster area

cracks in n/s/r tyre outer wall

eml light on

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin adrift

Fail 10 Dec 2013 86,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

body damage on n/s/f door and o/s/r light cluster area

cracks in n/s/r tyre outer wall

eml light on

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2012 78,791 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,662 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,469 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 7 Dec 2011 71,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 52,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,140 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 31,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,489 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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AY03 CVS is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY03 CVS, 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 AY03 CVS registered?

AY03 CVS is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AY03 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 CVS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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