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AE53 NYY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,118 mi
Last recorded65,118 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NYY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,771 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

both front wearing on inner treads

Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

both front wearing on inner treads

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 52,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,230 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm locating pin insecure offside front (2.4.G.3a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,612 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 39,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 39,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 37,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,178 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,607 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AE53 NYY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,903 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 NYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 NYY registered?

AE53 NYY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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