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YY53 LSC

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,452 mi
Last recorded94,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LSC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 94,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,245 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 86,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,476 miles

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 16 May 2016 74,781 miles

nearside front link bar slight wear

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 69,897 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 69,897 miles

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 63,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,724 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 22,545 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

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 LSC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LSC, 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 YY53 LSC registered?

YY53 LSC is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is YY53 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 LSC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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