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YY53 LRX

2003 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wish bone and exhaust system croded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 105,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wish bone and exhaust system croded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,720 miles

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

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

front suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,325 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front end links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Aux belt heavily perished

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front tyres low on edges

N/S Outer C.V boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil level below minimum

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes noisy on application

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Sun visor screen sticker fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 75,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre damaged on sidewall

rear silencer getting corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,988 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre damaged on sidewall

rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,496 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,953 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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YY53 LRX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY53 LRX, 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 YY53 LRX registered?

YY53 LRX is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is YY53 LRX safe to buy?

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