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YS03 ZYN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,679 mi
Last recorded196,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZYN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 196,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 184,833 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 173,195 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 160,719 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 160,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front screen chipped right corner

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 144,594 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 144,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 128,634 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 128,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 104,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 76,782 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 50,135 miles

rear wiper blade split

clutch pedal cover is loose

Fail 25 May 2007 49,935 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 49,190 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 31,060 miles

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

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

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 ZYN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YS03 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

YS03 ZYN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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