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YR53 ZHW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,016 mi
Last recorded128,016 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ZHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake reserve travel high

Fail 15 Nov 2021 128,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake reserve travel high

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,016 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 89,885 miles

under body and component coroded

Fail 29 May 2019 89,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under body and component coroded

Fail 28 May 2019 89,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,608 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 78,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 73,492 miles

Middle rear mirror missing

Tracking

o/s/f tyre worn inside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,427 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,028 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,087 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,428 miles

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

Rear washer innoperative.

Tracking slightly out.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,325 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,667 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 ZHW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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