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YX53 CWR

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,290 mi
Last recorded64,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CWR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,290 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,572 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear nail in outer part of tread

Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,251 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported broken clamp in middle (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder in zone b (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sticker in zone a (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear nail in outer part of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,571 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,237 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,237 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,911 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front tyre On limit now - advise replace

Fail 6 Jan 2012 36,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front tyre On limit now - advise replace

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,531 miles

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

front brake disc pads starting to wear thin

o/s + n/s front tyres treads in poor condition - getting close to wear indicators

Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,457 miles

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

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

front brake disc pads starting to wear thin

o/s + n/s front tyres treads in poor condition - getting close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,810 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,738 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YX53 CWR is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX53 CWR, 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 YX53 CWR registered?

YX53 CWR is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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