2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · DX53 BZV
2003 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 116,914 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 BZV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2021
- 116,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 BZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Ibiza (DX53 BZV) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DX53 BZV Mileage History
- 10/12/2021116,653 mi
- 17/12/2021116,914 mi+261 mi
Average of roughly 13,399 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Console Bush DeteriorationModerate
The voided rubber console bushes on the rear of the front lower wishbones are a notorious weakness on the PQ24 platform. Over UK road humps and potholes, the rubber splits and perishes rapidly, allowing excessive movement of the front control arms. This causes front-end knocking, steering vagueness under braking, and uneven front tyre wear, resulting in an immediate MOT failure. Many UK owners replace them with solid rubber bushes from the Audi A2 or Cupra models for long-term reliability.
- Door Carrier Seal Degradation and Footwell Water IngressModerate
The foam seal securing the metal ancillary carrier plate behind the interior door card perishes and shrinks over time. Rainwater running down the exterior door glass past the window scraper seal pools on top of the deteriorated carrier seal and drains directly over the inner door sill into the cabin footwells. Left unchecked, UK wet weather leaves carpets soaked, rotting the underlay, fogging windscreen glass, and occasionally damaging the convenience control unit located beneath the dashboard.
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