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AV53 YST

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YST
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,451 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,451 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,766 miles

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

near side rear tyre tread uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre weathered and perished

Offside Rear tyre weathered and perished

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2015 64,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre weathered and perished

Offside Rear tyre weathered and perished

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,215 miles

EML warning lamp on dash.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs heavily corroded on braking surfaces

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,323 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs heavily corroded on braking surfaces

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,323 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,231 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 40,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2008 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 29,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,215 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 YST is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV53 YST, 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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AV53 YST is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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