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AV53 YSW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YSW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,368 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 123,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front drive shaft rubs anti roll bar under full suspension travel (witness marks on both)

Pass 6 May 2015 112,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,830 miles

Nearside front tyre tread starting to perish and slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Offside rear tyre tread low on outer shoulder.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,889 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Fail 2 Aug 2012 105,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,204 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,970 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,257 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 YSW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV53 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

AV53 YSW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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