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OY53 NGU

2003 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,806 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front tyres perished badly

long handbrake travel

rear silencer corroded badly

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front tyres perished badly

long handbrake travel

rear silencer corroded badly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,273 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 87,273 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,981 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

back exhaust box bad corrosion

front brakes bit noisey

front reg plate damaged

highline stop light deteriorated

n/s/f brake slight bind

slight oil leak sump (corrosion)

slight wear inner edge front tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

back exhaust box bad corrosion

front brakes bit noisey

front reg plate damaged

highline stop light deteriorated

n/s/f brake slight bind

slight oil leak sump (corrosion)

slight wear inner edge front tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 86,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,616 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

handbrake stiff

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front wishbone bushes worn

handbrake stiff

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre and rear ex box deteriorated

handbrake bit stiff

highline brake light deteriorated

oil sump corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2012 83,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre and rear ex box deteriorated

handbrake bit stiff

highline brake light deteriorated

oil sump corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet safety catch seized(done)

h/brake system bit stiff

highline brake light deteriorated

oil sump corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 60,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,939 miles

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)

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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OY53 NGU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 OY53 NGU, 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 OY53 NGU registered?

OY53 NGU is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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