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YR53 ZNL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,186 mi
Last recorded77,186 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ZNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 77,186 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling brake pipes at brake compensator

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 67,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 50,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine light on

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,589 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking Slightly

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 16 Sep 2013 24,921 miles

slight cracking to front suspension bottom arm bushes

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 16 Sep 2013 24,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking to front suspension bottom arm bushes

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,102 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,389 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,272 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 ZNL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

YR53 ZNL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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