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AE53 YYU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,618 mi
Last recorded137,618 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 137,618 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing low

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,775 miles

exhaust rear box very rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2018 126,772 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box very rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,763 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2017 119,763 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated very poor condition

under tray damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2016 102,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure, (1.8.A.1b)

Front cv boots small clips missing still preventing dirt/ water

Front registration plate deteriorated very poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin edge close to lip of worn discs border line (3.5.1g)

under tray damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,494 miles

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

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

backbox outer skin rotten

offside beam pattern vague

unable to assess brake wear without wheel removal

Fail 22 Aug 2015 86,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

backbox outer skin rotten

offside beam pattern vague

unable to assess brake wear without wheel removal

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,769 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 64,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,401 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,311 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,434 miles

nearside front tyre wear on edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 46,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wear on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,045 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,609 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 19,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 YYU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

AE53 YYU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is AE53 YYU safe to buy?

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