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AV53 YGG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YGG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,118 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 133,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 84,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,717 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 72,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,693 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 61,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,601 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,048 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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AV53 YGG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV53 YGG, 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 AV53 YGG registered?

AV53 YGG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AV53 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 YGG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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