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YP53 LCT

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,350 mi
Last recorded111,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 LCT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 111,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip no bigger than 5mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Rear surface corrosion to the rear underside of vehicle , rear axle beam, inner sills, spring hangers, advise wax oil

Pass 26 May 2017 109,897 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 109,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom ball joint (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,345 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,546 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 97,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 87,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 20 Sep 2010 51,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,368 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,367 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,624 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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YP53 LCT is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP53 LCT, 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 YP53 LCT registered?

YP53 LCT is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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