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YX03 HCJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,866 mi
Last recorded108,866 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HCJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,226 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp very corroded (7.1.2)

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

both front inner edges worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,404 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp very corroded (7.1.2)

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

both front inner edges worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,971 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,895 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is cracking on the edges

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the edges

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,895 miles

Nearside front tyre is cracking on the edges

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the edges

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,503 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on the side wall

Power steering pipe damp

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking on the side wall

Power steering pipe damp

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers slow

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,351 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,126 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,424 miles

Drivers seat cannot be tilted.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,783 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 HCJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

YX03 HCJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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