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YR52 UDS

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UDS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 105,297 miles

reverse lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside dip beam poor pattern

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp suggest further investigation

Offside Rear service and parking brake low effort-suggest further investigation

Fail 11 May 2020 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside dip beam poor pattern

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp suggest further investigation

Offside Rear service and parking brake low effort-suggest further investigation

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2019 101,694 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2019 101,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,492 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,467 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,506 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 91,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,800 miles

All four tyre close to limit 1.6m and all four tyres have cracks

Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,800 miles

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

All four tyre close to limit 1.6m and all four tyres have cracks

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,303 miles

All (195/55/15) Tyres are perished and split

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

wipers poor condition and performance

Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,302 miles

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

All (195/55/15) Tyres are perished and split

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

wipers poor condition and performance

Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,249 miles

All tyres perished in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,896 miles

all tyres perishing

both rear tyres on 2mm

n/s/r slight noise when wheel rotated possibly wheel bearing?

Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,896 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)

all tyres perishing

both rear tyres on 2mm

n/s/r slight noise when wheel rotated possibly wheel bearing?

Pass 15 Mar 2010
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,767 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,180 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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YR52 UDS is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

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

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