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YX53 EHZ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 147,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 147,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,746 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 142,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 133,669 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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,412 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 120,272 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 120,268 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2010 108,774 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 108,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,868 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,656 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 EHZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YX53 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

YX53 EHZ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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