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AE53 YZG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,545 miles

front brake pads worn very low

off side front wiper worn

Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake pads worn very low

off side front wiper worn

Pass 17 May 2018 84,176 miles

damage to screen border line

front brake pads worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2018 84,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

damage to screen border line

front brake pads worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2017 77,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear tyres are perrished

Pass 3 May 2016 70,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres have deep cracks in the tread

Fail 3 May 2016 70,985 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres have deep cracks in the tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,732 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exaust box badly corroded/delaminating.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 57,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exaust box badly corroded/delaminating.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 31,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YZG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

AE53 YZG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is AE53 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YZG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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