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YX03 HBG

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HBG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 104,778 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,464 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,332 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,449 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,966 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,966 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,028 miles

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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YX03 HBG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

YX03 HBG is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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