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YX53 CWZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,811 mi
Last recorded100,811 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CWZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 199,992 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 100,089 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 100,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,921 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine top cover fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake hose clip loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside head lamp fixings broken

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

Offside Front brake hose clip missing

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating

battery cover fitted

battery loose in it's tray

boot loaded

engine fault light on display

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

service indicator on display

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,367 miles

EML on

Gearbox mounting broken

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

both rear shocks in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Oct 2015 97,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded to excess (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to test emmissions due exhaust corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both rear shocks in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,051 miles

back box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 90,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,414 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,414 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,312 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,625 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,362 miles

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 CWZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

YX53 CWZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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