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YY52 UMC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,884 mi
Last recorded82,884 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 UMC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,299 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,692 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,397 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,051 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,988 miles

the engine sump is badly damaged but not leaking

subframe has been hit by something and caused it to be seriously damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,725 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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YY52 UMC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YY52 UMC, 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 YY52 UMC registered?

YY52 UMC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is YY52 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 UMC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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