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YX03 HBU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,924 mi
Last recorded129,924 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 129,923 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,551 miles

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

Offside Front wind corroded on wheel arch - not excessive

Fail 24 Sep 2020 120,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter is wet around connecting pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and split on leading edge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wind corroded on wheel arch - not excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,456 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre void of tread on the inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre void of tread on the inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,456 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,379 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,818 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 105,817 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,984 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 93,061 miles

N/S rear brake binding on

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

Fail 22 May 2013 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S rear brake binding on

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 64,834 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 64,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,333 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 40,183 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,501 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 31,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,142 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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YX03 HBU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX03 HBU, 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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YX03 HBU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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