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YY53 VWK

2003 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VWK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 139,156 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside an Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,550 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,822 miles

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

tailbox corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,246 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot door (6.2.B.1c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 90,925 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 90,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken From Bottom

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,315 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,314 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,996 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,151 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 22,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VWK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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