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AV53 YTT

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,428 mi
Last recorded124,428 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 124,428 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, small ends split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 124,425 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, small ends split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 30 Dec 2022 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 114,631 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,584 miles

Nearside sill/door/wing damaged

Suspension parts/rear exhaust box getting rusty in places

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,288 miles

Center rear seat belt not tested due to seat cover fitted

Nearside sill/door damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Slight travel on handbrake

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center rear seat belt not tested due to seat cover fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Slight travel on handbrake

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,801 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged,maybe considered to excess.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn almost to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside vehicle underside plastic cover loose almost to excess.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also front plate screw protruding from plate. maybe considered sharp edge. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 nearside front curb damage also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage various but none considered to excess,nearside front wing,nearside door and rear quarter.

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

rear seat has seat cover fitted,unable to gain access to centre belt for inspection.

Fail 18 Nov 2019 102,801 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged,maybe considered to excess.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn almost to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside vehicle underside plastic cover loose almost to excess.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also front plate screw protruding from plate. maybe considered sharp edge. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 nearside front curb damage also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

body damage various but none considered to excess,nearside front wing,nearside door and rear quarter.

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

rear seat has seat cover fitted,unable to gain access to centre belt for inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,900 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corrded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2017 89,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,029 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Plastic sheets fitted under

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Plastic sheets fitted under

Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside tyres are perished

nearside outer sill is damaged and weekened

Fail 15 Nov 2014 70,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside tyres are perished

nearside outer sill is damaged and weekened

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,356 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,356 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,197 miles

Hand Brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,735 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,653 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bands

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,881 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,534 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 YTT is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YTT, 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 YTT is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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