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AK53 YOY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YOY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,686 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 102,681 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong way (1.2.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,158 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENSION CARNT FIND ANY PLAY

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,425 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 80,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,170 miles

both rear shocker guards insecure

damage to n/s door

exhaust heavily corroded

wheel trims damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2011 63,897 miles

engine oil level just above minimum

exhaust coroding rear silencer outer casing cracking and comining adrift

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

service lamp on dash advising service

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels , damage on n/s/door

Fail 24 Jul 2011 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil level just above minimum

exhaust coroding rear silencer outer casing cracking and comining adrift

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

service lamp on dash advising service

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels , damage on n/s/door

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,079 miles

both rear shocker guards insecure

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shocker guards insecure

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,158 miles

Dent in near side front door/ Exhaust corroded/ Kerb damage to wheel trims/ Both front tyres are worn on edges and are cracking in sidewalls/ Near side rear tyre is very heavily cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,227 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding †slight ovality in brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,106 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,106 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK53 YOY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

AK53 YOY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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