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AK53 YOO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YOO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

e m l light on

nearside front seat adjuster knob missing

offside fear seat slightly loose

Fail 7 Jan 2013 110,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

e m l light on

nearside front seat adjuster knob missing

offside fear seat slightly loose

Pass 7 Jan 2012 98,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,565 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 79,123 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 71,900 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 65,690 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,690 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 YOO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

AK53 YOO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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