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YR53 SXG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 SXG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,315 miles

Rear Sidewalls on rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sidewalls on rear tyres deteriorating

console bushes deteriorating on front lower bushes on susoension arms front (offside)&(nearside)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,471 miles

coolant leak near bottom of radiator?

exhaust rear box, outer skin, poor

some movement/wear both front suspension lower arm inner bushes, may require attention soon?.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak near bottom of radiator?

exhaust rear box, outer skin, poor

some movement/wear both front suspension lower arm inner bushes, may require attention soon?.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Pass 31 May 2012 64,717 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 64,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,133 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,718 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 47,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,392 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,338 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 SXG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

YR53 SXG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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