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YS53 VMF

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VMF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 67,583 miles

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,828 miles

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 63,827 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Seized load valve (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 58,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,848 miles

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 53,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

age related surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,368 miles

Offside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,480 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 48,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,819 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

NSF OSF lower arm rear bushes have some movement

NSR OSR springs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 47,819 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

NSF OSF lower arm rear bushes have some movement

NSR OSR springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 43,775 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 38,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 23,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,595 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 12,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VMF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

YS53 VMF is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is YS53 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 VMF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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