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YR52 UDJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,787 mi
Last recorded108,787 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UDJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,787 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,764 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F wing slightly corroded and covered with duct tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 102,020 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F wing slightly corroded and covered with duct tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,594 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f outer wheelarch has corrosion (no sharp edges)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,772 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 90,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Coolant Level on Minimum

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,165 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,742 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,864 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 24,962 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YR52 UDJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YR52 UDJ, 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 YR52 UDJ registered?

YR52 UDJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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