2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · WD03 VYW
2003 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 84,157 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD03 VYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 84,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD03 VYW 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 (WD03 VYW) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WD03 VYW Mileage History
- 23/10/202363,728 mi
- 23/09/202470,381 mi+6,653 mi
- 21/10/202577,166 mi+6,785 mi
- 25/09/202684,157 mi+6,991 mi
- 28/09/202684,157 mi
Average of roughly 6,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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