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YX03 KXW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,689 mi
Last recorded163,689 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 KXW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 163,689 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 160,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 154,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 214,180 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 214,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 213,258 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished

Both rear and offside front tyre valves perished

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust box outer shell and centre clamps deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 122,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,724 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,724 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,746 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,936 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 61,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2006 39,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 39,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KXW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

YX03 KXW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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