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YR53 EBV

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,727 mi
Last recorded92,727 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 78,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 78,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,945 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,945 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,874 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Slight exhaust blow.(Front pipe).

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,750 miles

Front both wishbone rear bushes weak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,263 miles

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,077 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,077 miles

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,701 miles

Damage to N/S Sill

N/S/REar bumpstop deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,288 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,106 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,067 miles

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

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

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 EBV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

YR53 EBV is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YR53 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 EBV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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