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HF03 RHA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,631 mi
Last recorded160,631 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RHA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 160,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2017 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 144,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 128,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 128,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,651 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,651 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 72,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2012 72,002 miles

Centre Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,075 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,569 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slight rust

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,774 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in off side front iner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,193 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,193 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,429 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,924 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,924 miles

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,296 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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HF03 RHA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF03 RHA, 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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HF03 RHA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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