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YX03 KXJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 KXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,646 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,724 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section impact damage evident (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 93,836 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 93,836 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,104 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,355 miles

Exauhst system corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyres perished.

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,674 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded/rotten

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box heavily corroded/rotten

Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,872 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,367 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 KXJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KXJ, 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 KXJ registered?

YX03 KXJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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