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YR53 KMO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,331 mi
Last recorded130,331 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 130,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,909 miles

retested in error 12 sep 2017

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 119,854 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 112,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,022 miles

front exhaust flexi joint starting to break up

Pass 24 May 2011 85,753 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 85,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,626 miles

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

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

spare tyre below limits

Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 45,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 45,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 67,477 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 67,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 48,944 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 27,904 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 KMO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 KMO, 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 KMO registered?

YR53 KMO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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