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AF02 OVU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 84,975 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 84,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 81,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside front tyre worn on its inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 81,961 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside front tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2015 73,674 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,824 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,697 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 53,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air pipe slit on engine

Pass 11 May 2012 53,294 miles

air pipe slit on engine

Pass 23 May 2011 48,485 miles

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

front roll bar bushes age cracking

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 23 May 2011 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front roll bar bushes age cracking

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 14 May 2010 43,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight age cracking to fuel cap seal

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 26 May 2009 39,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy water damage to rear number plate,close to limit

stone chips to windscreen

wet conditions to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 May 2009 39,389 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy water damage to rear number plate,close to limit

stone chips to windscreen

wet conditions to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2008 36,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both no. plates poor

handbrake lever tight in operation

Fail 19 May 2008 36,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both no. plates poor

handbrake lever tight in operation

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,815 miles

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

front pads low

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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AF02 OVU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF02 OVU, 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 AF02 OVU registered?

AF02 OVU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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