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YY53 PZO

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 86,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 80,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,532 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 61,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,133 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,070 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 30,107 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corrodeing inner faces

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 PZO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PZO, 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 PZO registered?

YY53 PZO is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YY53 PZO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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