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YP53 LCY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 LCY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,922 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 73,922 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,782 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,770 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre rotations wrong.but no markings on tyre to say rotation

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre rotations wrong.but no markings on tyre to say rotation

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,317 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)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,317 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)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,874 miles

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 41,864 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,929 miles

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

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

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 LCY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

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

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