2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · 388 D
2003 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 40,982 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
388 D Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 40,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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388 D Mileage History
- 16/02/200611,680 mi
- 22/02/200714,095 mi+2,415 mi
- 22/02/200714,095 mi
- 26/02/200817,846 mi+3,751 mi
- 20/02/200920,997 mi+3,151 mi
- 18/02/201024,597 mi+3,600 mi
- 18/02/201127,567 mi+2,970 mi
- 17/02/201229,884 mi+2,317 mi
- 17/02/201229,884 mi
- 19/02/201332,075 mi+2,191 mi
- 18/02/201434,255 mi+2,180 mi
- 10/02/201535,584 mi+1,329 mi
- 19/02/201636,958 mi+1,374 mi
- 21/02/201737,915 mi+957 mi
- 13/02/201838,495 mi+580 mi
- 20/02/201938,961 mi+466 mi
- 17/02/202039,395 mi+434 mi
- 22/02/202139,472 mi+77 mi
- 22/02/202139,473 mi+1 mi
- 22/02/202239,864 mi+391 mi
- 27/02/202340,151 mi+287 mi
- 28/02/202440,465 mi+314 mi
- 11/02/202540,733 mi+268 mi
- 24/02/202640,982 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 1,464 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
388 D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Ibiza (388 D) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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