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YS53 BWH

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,562 mi
Last recorded73,562 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BWH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,569 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,942 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,098 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,377 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,691 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,963 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inside of tread.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,366 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 BWH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS53 BWH, 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 YS53 BWH registered?

YS53 BWH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YS53 BWH safe to buy?

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