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GL53TFY
2003 SEAT IBIZA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GL53TFY
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model IBIZA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,045 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- exhaust in poor condition
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,250 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,694 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 98,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,826 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlight beam image is cloudy
- exhaust is in poor condition
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,473 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- exhaust is on poor condition
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside headlight beam image is cloudy
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- exhaust is on poor condition
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside headlight beam image is cloudy
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,480 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter in poor condition
- rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,325 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside headlight beam image is cloudy
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,419 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlight beam image is cloudy
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,862 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018 25 Jun 20268 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,962 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,297 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perrishing and wearing on inner edge
- slight leak from exhaust flexible join
- rear exhaust box corroding
- both front tyres perrishing
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,598 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 25 Jun 202619 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,173 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 25 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,894 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
12 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,136 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,000 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,861 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2010 25 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,421 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 25 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,447 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 25 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,093 MI
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GL53TFY was registered on 2003-12-20
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