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YR53 EBL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,500 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,870 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,868 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,778 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,725 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 EBL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 EBL registered?

YR53 EBL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is YR53 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 EBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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