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YY53 LSO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,045 mi
Last recorded101,045 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 101,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 101,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 93,049 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 87,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,762 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,353 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,536 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Feb 2010 51,536 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,659 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 LSO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

YY53 LSO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is YY53 LSO safe to buy?

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