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FJ53 VAU

2003 Seat Ibiza · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Seat Ibiza Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 160,592 miles on the clock, averaging 10,866 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 VAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,866

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,902
Average per year10,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 VAU 60k85k110k135k161k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage154,690 miles
Since last MOT+13,551 miles
PASS
Mileage141,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,139 miles
Since last MOT+15,920 miles
PASS
Mileage125,219 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,006 miles
Since last MOT+18,282 miles
PASS
Mileage105,724 miles
Since last MOT+15,671 miles
PASS
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,979 miles
PASS
Mileage80,017 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage68,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage64,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage60,062 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,057 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 VAU

What car is FJ53 VAU?

FJ53 VAU is an black Seat Ibiza, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 VAU?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 VAU was 160,592 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 VAU passed its MOT?

FJ53 VAU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2015.

Is FJ53 VAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 VAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ53 VAU?

FJ53 VAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.