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YX03 OKN

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,756 mi
Last recorded141,756 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 OKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 122,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s drive shaft fouling anti roll bar

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,759 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 106,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,518 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,499 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,068 miles

both rear tyres stepping

damage to various pannels

engine lumpy at idle

exhaust corroded, rear silencer deteriorated

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/r tyre has multipul nails in the tread

o/s/f outer cv boot splitting

undercovers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2012 91,068 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres stepping

damage to various pannels

engine lumpy at idle

exhaust corroded, rear silencer deteriorated

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/r tyre has multipul nails in the tread

o/s/f outer cv boot splitting

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,149 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 78,149 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,657 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed and perished

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,491 miles

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes borderline

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 OKN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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