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YX53 EKJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,274 mi
Last recorded150,274 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,274 miles

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 15 Mar 2016 150,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 25 Nov 2014 144,176 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 144,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 137,154 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 137,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 133,860 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 133,860 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,178 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

front suspension coil spring corroded

nsf suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2011 126,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front no. plate deteriorated

front suspension coil spring corroded

nsf suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

strong advise - osr tyre 1.8mm

Pass 8 Dec 2010 111,759 miles

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

both headlamp lenses poor

both rear bump stops broken

o/s track rod end has 2 lock nuts & slight wear

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

slight perishing front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,454 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops & covers insecure

n/s/r tyre tread low & starting to distort

Fail 5 Dec 2009 95,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops & covers insecure

n/s/r tyre tread low & starting to distort

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,687 miles

back box outer skin corroded

rear shocker covers displaced & bump stops poor

Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,687 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

back box outer skin corroded

rear shocker covers displaced & bump stops poor

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,103 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 70,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,920 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 EKJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

YX53 EKJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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