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903X409

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,973 mi
Last recorded186,973 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X409
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 186,973 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 186,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ( only just passed mot ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 178,521 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 178,521 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 159,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer edge of tread to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 145,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp covers tarnished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,520 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test

Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,520 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,378 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,974 miles

both rear tyres perishing on edges deep tears

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,873 miles

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

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

stickers on headlights to change beam pattern

Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,434 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,434 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

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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903X409 is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 67,674 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 903X409, 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 24 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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903X409 is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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