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YR53 EBD

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,069 mi
Last recorded84,069 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,069 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 84,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 75,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,212 miles

Offside Front Upper wheel arch has sign of corrosion

Rear exhaust box has slightly corroded on outer surface

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,867 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 57,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine missfire cyl 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,826 miles

front exhaust flexy condition [ starting to blow ]

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,826 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexy condition [ starting to blow ]

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,230 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,961 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,520 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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YR53 EBD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR53 EBD, 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 YR53 EBD registered?

YR53 EBD is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 EBD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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