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YX53 FFL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,071 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 122,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,043 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 120,023 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,775 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,464 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,694 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,694 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 48,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 30,955 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,151 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,709 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 FFL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

YX53 FFL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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