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YP53 ZSZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZSZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 101,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,820 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached fouling on offside (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,070 miles

Offside Rear shocker slightly damp

corrosion showing on rear back box outer skin

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust backbox showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust backbox showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,986 miles

both rear tyres cracking and getting low

exhaust and fixings corroded

slight smear from wipers

various pipes corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,908 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

both front wishbone rear bushes perrishing slightly

both rear tryers perrished slightly

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2013 55,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

both front wishbone rear bushes perrishing slightly

both rear tryers perrished slightly

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,823 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer dust covers insecure

front grille outer trim missing

headlamp lenses crazed but beam pattern not affected

minor ooil leaks around en gine

popwer steering pipes corroded

various sections of exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,339 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded,rear silencer heavily corroded.

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

O/S headlight lens showing signs of deterioration.

O/S/F anti roll bar collar split.

O/S/R bump stop/shroud showing signs of deterioration.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,714 miles

both front tyres worn edges with cuts in side walls

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low

rear shox weak

scratches to body panels

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,325 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm tread depth on outer edges of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,801 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 ZSZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZSZ, 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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YP53 ZSZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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