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YX53 FFA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,232 mi
Last recorded77,232 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 77,232 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,706 miles

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

eml on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/clamp (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,092 miles

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

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

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

ems light on

rear exhaust box corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,609 miles

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 56,609 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,725 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 51,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,621 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,604 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 FFA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

YX53 FFA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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