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YX03 HBE

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,754 mi
Last recorded132,754 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,754 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 132,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,398 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,454 miles

all tyres getting close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2018 103,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seat will not flip foward

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 103,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seat will not flip foward

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,786 miles

exhaust rusty & heat shield lose

Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,786 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty & heat shield lose

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,343 miles

eml light on/ temp gets hot / n/s/r inner side light / exhaust corroding /

rear heat shield loose / middle exhaust clamps / rear springs corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent low

exhaust rear box carodid

Fail 4 Aug 2014 68,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent low

exhaust rear box carodid

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,528 miles

All tyres are badly cracked

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Front tyres are getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear silencer corroded/deterated

Small oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,555 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 53,197 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting inspection of some items.

Pass 13 May 2010 51,175 miles

Engine management light on

Under guards fitted to floor not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 51,175 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Under guards fitted to floor not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,470 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

plastic underguards fitted to floor pan

Pass 8 May 2008 32,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,068 miles

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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YX03 HBE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX03 HBE, 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 YX03 HBE registered?

YX03 HBE is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 April 2003.

Is YX03 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 HBE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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