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YY53 LTA

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,704 mi
Last recorded103,704 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,704 miles

Outer skin of exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,763 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 102,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,967 miles

child seat fitted.

engine management light on.

exhaust in poor condition.

front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 99,967 miles

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.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,388 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,388 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,424 miles

Oil leak

back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,274 miles

engine management light on , airbag light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

under tray insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2012 69,274 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,102 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,099 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,263 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 28,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,431 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 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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