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YX53 FFJ

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,039 mi
Last recorded86,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,039 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,706 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,608 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 82,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,524 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,523 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,557 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 63,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,068 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,511 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,857 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 36,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,943 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,566 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 FFJ is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 FFJ registered?

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

Is YX53 FFJ safe to buy?

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