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YR53 KMY

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,105 mi
Last recorded106,105 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,105 miles

Advise dirty underneath and in engine bay

Front Headlamp pattern (Both)

Nearside Front Rack arm (Play)

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

Offside Front Mirror advise repair

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,703 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,499 miles

N/S/F Rack arm (Play)

O/S/F Mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,615 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 73,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 67,122 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 67,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,805 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 40,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KMY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

YR53 KMY is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is YR53 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 KMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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