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YX53 EJA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,892 mi
Last recorded114,892 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 114,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,490 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 109,221 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,419 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,385 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 86,683 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all of the above items will require attention in near future

deteriation rear wiper blade

park brake reserve travel close to limits

steel wheel fitted to offside front rest alloy wheels

Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,217 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,533 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)

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 EJA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJA, 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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YX53 EJA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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