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YP52 FBL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 FBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,791 miles

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

Rear silencer heat sheild adrift

Rear silencer outer skin breaking up

Fail 5 Aug 2016 119,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear silencer heat sheild adrift

Rear silencer outer skin breaking up

Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,357 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front & rear position lamps come on when brake applied. Brake or position lamps not adversely affected.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,357 miles

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

Offside front & rear position lamps come on when brake applied. Brake or position lamps not adversely affected.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,253 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 86,382 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,042 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,751 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2009 58,751 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,420 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,931 miles

slight play in rear front suspension bush both sides

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,979 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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YP52 FBL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP52 FBL, 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 YP52 FBL registered?

YP52 FBL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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