2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · VX53 ARO
2003 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,479 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX53 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 149,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX53 ARO 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 (VX53 ARO) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VX53 ARO Mileage History
- 24/07/2023126,823 mi
- 02/08/2024135,765 mi+8,942 mi
- 02/08/2024135,765 mi
- 11/08/2025146,755 mi+10,990 mi
- 08/08/2026149,479 mi+2,724 mi
Average of roughly 7,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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