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AK53 YPC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,215 mi
Last recorded144,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,215 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

rear wiper split

slight brake bind nsr brake

Fail 27 Jan 2015 144,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil springs corroded

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

oil level low

rear wiper split

slight brake bind nsr brake

Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 133,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 111,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,643 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,874 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 YPC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK53 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

AK53 YPC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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