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YP52 FDE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 FDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,478 miles

Corrosion at offside floor pan, Not causing affect to structure.

Corrosion at offside front outer sill

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipe unions corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,114 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipe unions corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,324 miles

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,492 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 66,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,582 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 64,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre sleeve joint (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Flexi hose crimp joint on PAS rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,598 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front anti roll bar bushes badly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,598 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front anti roll bar bushes badly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,924 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

not able to fully .inspect under vehicle due ,to plastic covers

rear silencer deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,924 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

not able to fully .inspect under vehicle due ,to plastic covers

rear silencer deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,784 miles

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear position lights working 50%-n/s inner not working

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,899 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

front antiroll bar bushes worn

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,571 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted in n/s rear-not able to fully inspect adult belts

Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,962 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,962 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,463 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,116 miles

slight smear from wipers , brake fluid level low , slight damage to wheel trims , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , both rear tyres worn low perrsihed/cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,114 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

borderline bind to n/s/f wheel

slight leak from pas pipes , slight leak from o/s steering rack gaiter , slight fluctuation to front brake readings

slight smear from wipers , brake fluid level low , slight damage to wheel trims , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , both rear tyres worn low perrsihed/cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,736 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,052 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 FDE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YP52 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

YP52 FDE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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