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DE53 RZU

2003 Seat Ibiza · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 141,463 miles on the clock, averaging 5,990 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 RZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-40,899
Average per year5,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 RZU 39k65k90k116k141k '06'23'16

Check DE53 RZU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,463 miles
PASS
Mileage182,362 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,361 miles
Since last MOT+61,144 miles
PASS
Mileage121,217 miles
Since last MOT+9,157 miles
PASS
Mileage112,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage104,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage99,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage96,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage95,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,415 miles
PASS
Mileage83,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,905 miles
PASS
Mileage88,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage84,011 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage72,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage66,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage61,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage55,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage48,396 miles
Since last MOT+9,422 miles
PASS
Mileage38,974 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 RZU

What car is DE53 RZU?

DE53 RZU is a grey Seat Ibiza, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 RZU?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 RZU was 141,463 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 RZU passed its MOT?

DE53 RZU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2023.

Is DE53 RZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 RZU 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 DE53 RZU?

DE53 RZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.