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YR53 EBP

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 143,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,957 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the center

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

center section and back box of exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp from CAT to center broken (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp from CAT to center broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough top strut mount bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing has seized (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the center

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

center section and back box of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,550 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 122,550 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and has 3 nails in

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose securing clip missing

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 116,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose securing clip missing

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,863 miles

offside rear handbrake slightly sticking on

rear discs poor

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 18 Sep 2012 109,863 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)

offside rear handbrake slightly sticking on

rear discs poor

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 4 Oct 2011 107,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,439 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 74,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,450 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 EBP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR53 EBP, 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 EBP registered?

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

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