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AE51 OBA

2002 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,432 mi
Last recorded100,432 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OBA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front sill corroded

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components and mounting points

Fail 26 Jan 2021 100,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front sill corroded

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components and mounting points

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 99,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,290 miles

Offside lower subframe bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,508 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,857 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,921 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 73,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,585 miles

1.o/s/f indicator going white 2.reverse lights inop

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,189 miles

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 OBA is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

AE51 OBA is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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