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AF52 UWH

2002 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UWH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 140,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 140,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 134,774 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 134,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,151 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,150 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,721 miles

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,639 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 91,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,822 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 82,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 82,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 30,955 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 UWH is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

AF52 UWH is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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