MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Outer skin of exhaust silencer corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi is deteriorated and back box is corroded
child seat fitted.
engine management light on.
exhaust in poor condition.
front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
child seat fitted.
engine management light on.
exhaust in poor condition.
front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded (front flexi and back box outer skin)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded (front flexi and back box outer skin)
exhaust flexi blowing slightly,back box exhaut is corroded, offside rear tyre mishaped slightly
offside wiper blade is split and nearside wiper lifts at bottom of screen
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust flexi blowing slightly,back box exhaut is corroded, offside rear tyre mishaped slightly
offside wiper blade is split and nearside wiper lifts at bottom of screen
Oil leak
back box outer skin corroded
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
back box outer skin corroded
exhaust flexi deteriorated
engine management light on , airbag light on
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
under tray insecure
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on , airbag light on
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
under tray insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front discs corroded / Lipped
Both front bottom arm inner bushes split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and is on 2mm
front discs are getting thin and are groved
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and is on 2mm
front discs are getting thin and are groved
Both rear tyres worn to 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 LTA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 YY53 LTA, 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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YY53 LTA is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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