2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · GV53 FGC
2003 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 110,576 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV53 FGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 110,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV53 FGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Ibiza (GV53 FGC) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GV53 FGC Mileage History
- 29/09/202395,866 mi
- 28/10/2024101,230 mi+5,364 mi
- 08/01/2025101,541 mi+311 mi
- 28/10/2025110,575 mi+9,034 mi
- 29/10/2025110,576 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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