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YX03 OKW

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,161 mi
Last recorded171,161 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 171,161 miles

Engine ECU insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 171,160 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine ECU insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 165,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,447 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 151,192 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 151,185 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 142,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres thin edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,171 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre and back box deteriorated

rear tyres thin edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 134,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damp offside headlight

exhaust centre and back box deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint noisy

rear axle beam corroded

rear tyres thin edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,417 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when roatated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and broken

surfacecorrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when roatated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and broken

surfacecorrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,801 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r side lights in-op

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 121,671 miles

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

1 of 2 n/s/r side lights in-op

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,088 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 108,087 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 85,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,961 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 70,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,525 miles

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

advise both rear bumpstops split

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 OKW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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