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CV53 VBO

2003 Seat Ibiza · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Seat Ibiza Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 172,495 miles on the clock, averaging 11,370 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 VBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,370

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,495 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,370
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 VBO 36k70k104k138k172k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,495 miles
Since last MOT+155,743 miles
PASS
Mileage16,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,752 miles
PASS
Mileage60,233 miles
PASS
Mileage155,580 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage150,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage144,744 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
PASS
Mileage132,522 miles
Since last MOT+16,412 miles
PASS
Mileage116,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,110 miles
Since last MOT+20,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,202 miles
Since last MOT+16,363 miles
PASS
Mileage78,839 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,837 miles
Since last MOT+11,425 miles
PASS
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOT+13,517 miles
PASS
Mileage53,895 miles
Since last MOT+18,377 miles
PASS
Mileage35,518 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 VBO

What car is CV53 VBO?

CV53 VBO is a red Seat Ibiza, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 VBO?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 VBO was 172,495 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 VBO passed its MOT?

CV53 VBO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2018.

Is CV53 VBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 VBO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CV53 VBO?

CV53 VBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.