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AE51 NZC

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,395 mi
Last recorded124,395 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 118,425 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 118,330 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,256 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 113,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,875 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in rear top mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs and pads worn near limit

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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AE51 NZC is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 67,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 NZC, 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 24 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 NZC registered?

AE51 NZC is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AE51 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 NZC have outstanding finance?

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