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YY53 YKH

2003 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,897 mi
Last recorded67,897 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YKH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 67,897 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 65,893 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,485 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 45,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 44,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,416 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 43,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,345 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,540 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 35,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,428 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 26,501 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,480 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 YKH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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