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AK53 YON

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,436 mi
Last recorded155,436 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YON
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 155,436 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,149 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 136,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 125,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,129 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 121,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 121,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 115,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,492 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 105,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,834 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs discolured

engine warning light staying on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,878 miles

Damage on offside front sill lower edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,302 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 65,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,448 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 55,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,290 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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AK53 YON is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK53 YON, 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 AK53 YON registered?

AK53 YON is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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