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YR53 ZHG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,573 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and cracking sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,655 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,364 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,037 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,958 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 May 2010 40,396 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,397 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 35,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 28,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 28,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,963 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 ZHG 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 60%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

YR53 ZHG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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