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AE51 OJA

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,598 mi
Last recorded139,598 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 139,598 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt not checked, child seat fitted at the time off test.

Offside Front tyre valve not checked, stuck behind wheel trim.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 127,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 115,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 115,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 115,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 110,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,842 miles

n/s/f tyre cut no cords showing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 78,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,742 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 68,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,821 miles

wiper blades perished

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 OJA is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

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

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