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YR53 KTL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,742 mi
Last recorded125,742 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,742 miles

flexy on exhaust blowing not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,921 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,921 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads visually look to be wearing low

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inner eges just legal

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,801 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

N/S/F shocker slight misting of oil

o/s/r back plate catching

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,732 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,732 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,623 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 KTL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

YR53 KTL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is YR53 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 KTL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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