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YP53 TXD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,105 mi
Last recorded95,105 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 TXD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 93,046 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 93,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 93,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 88,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & Nearside. plastic dust covers have dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Fail 10 Jan 2019 76,663 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,373 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 56,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 54,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,796 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,648 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 47,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,947 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2008 33,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,246 miles

offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

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 TXD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

YP53 TXD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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