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YS03 ZYJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,346 mi
Last recorded119,346 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 119,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs corroded

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2015 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 8 May 2014 90,980 miles

ENG LAMP LIT

W/SCREEN SMALL WIPER SCRATCHES

Fail 8 May 2014 90,980 miles

ENG LAMP LIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

W/SCREEN SMALL WIPER SCRATCHES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 85,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,281 miles

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)

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,623 miles

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)

plastic shields fitted unable to chack brake pipes

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,849 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,164 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 61,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 31,201 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,882 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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YS03 ZYJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS03 ZYJ, 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 YS03 ZYJ registered?

YS03 ZYJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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