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YR53 ZHM

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,005 mi
Last recorded122,005 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,046 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,046 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers & shields fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear box deteriorating

headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,806 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear box deteriorating

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,904 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deteareation to n/s o/s upper front strut bearings

Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,509 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mil on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,509 miles

mil on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,339 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,339 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,406 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,379 miles

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

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

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

puncture in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ZHM is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

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

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