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AV53 YTD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,653 mi
Last recorded110,653 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YTD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2012 110,653 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

both front inner rear wishbone bushes weak and perished

centre exhaust pipe joining sleeve corrded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,653 miles

both front antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

both front inner rear wishbone bushes weak and perished

centre exhaust pipe joining sleeve corrded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,389 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 58,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,743 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 YTD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

AV53 YTD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is AV53 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 YTD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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