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YX03 OLJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 OLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,258 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,797 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 57,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,532 miles

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

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 OLJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

YX03 OLJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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