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AF52 NKM

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

43,000 mi
Last recorded43,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NKM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 43,000 miles

offside front brake hose was secured to shock absorber in abs sensor wire clip and slightly damaged(should not be secured to anything)

power steering slightly stiff

Fail 9 May 2015 43,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front brake hose was secured to shock absorber in abs sensor wire clip and slightly damaged(should not be secured to anything)

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,535 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,853 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 37,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2011 31,622 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 31,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 30,070 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 30,068 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 30,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,126 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front&rear number plates deteriated.

handbrake travel high

n/s and o/s/rear tyre inner edges cracking.

noise from both rear brakes during test?

Pass 8 Dec 2007 24,956 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating but still reasonably clear

Fail 8 Dec 2007 24,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates deteriorating but still reasonably clear

Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,492 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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AF52 NKM is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AF52 NKM, 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 AF52 NKM registered?

AF52 NKM is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is AF52 NKM safe to buy?

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