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YR53 KMF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,421 mi
Last recorded138,421 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KMF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 138,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,375 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 131,375 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 110,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,327 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,105 miles

Advise nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Advise nearside rear tyre perishing 1856014

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,105 miles

Advise nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Advise nearside rear tyre perishing 1856014

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,098 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 KMF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

YR53 KMF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YR53 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 KMF shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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