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YT03 AEC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,574 mi
Last recorded167,574 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 AEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 167,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres heavily wearing on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 167,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres heavily wearing on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 161,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is slightly corroded / deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 156,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 156,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre 0mm inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 148,876 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 148,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front top mount bearing tight

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 148,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

Brake ; both front discs slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; front pads worn thin

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated & heat sheild insecure

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated

Lighting ; main beam images vague

Note ; engine under guard & o/s floor under guard insecure , recommend attention

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyres ; both front balding on inner edge

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 21 Feb 2012 140,620 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2012 140,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 131,075 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 131,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 128,852 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 128,852 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 123,752 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 123,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 110,880 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 98,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,778 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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YT03 AEC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YT03 AEC, 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 YT03 AEC registered?

YT03 AEC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 AEC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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