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YS53 BWG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,873 mi
Last recorded114,873 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,873 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 109,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 108,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 100,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,769 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,769 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts EXHAUST RUBBING ON BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,769 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts EXHAUST RUBBING ON BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,469 miles

both the rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,700 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 63,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 53,858 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,010 miles

em light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,368 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,234 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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YS53 BWG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS53 BWG, 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 YS53 BWG registered?

YS53 BWG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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