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YX53 FNR

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FNR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,015 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 99,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 93,000 miles

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

o/S/F wing covered in tape

Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,000 miles

o/S/F wing covered in tape

Pass 27 Dec 2010 80,154 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 69,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 60,619 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 60,577 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 54,948 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006
Fail 20 Nov 2006 47,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

this car has had filler applied to n/s/ outer sil not allowed to remove to make a better assesement .

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 FNR is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

YX53 FNR is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is YX53 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 FNR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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