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YR53 ZNP

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ZNP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,172 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stop sleeves insecure

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

reverse light not working

slight play in offside front anti roll bar D-bush

Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,172 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise wheel alignment check

both rear shock absorber bump stop sleeves insecure

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

reverse light not working

slight play in offside front anti roll bar D-bush

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,153 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,594 miles

reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,594 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tracking requires adjustment.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Tracking requires adjustment.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 47,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,566 miles

rear washer inop

reverse light inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,014 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 22,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,876 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 ZNP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 ZNP registered?

YR53 ZNP is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is YR53 ZNP safe to buy?

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