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YR53 SXA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,740 mi
Last recorded62,740 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 SXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 62,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,260 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,520 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,813 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,813 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 SXA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

YR53 SXA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YR53 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 SXA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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