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AF52 UWL

2002 Seat Ibiza

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,006 mi
Last recorded115,006 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 115,006 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 10 May 2016 115,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2015 108,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

gearbox noisey

Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,046 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

gearbox noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2014 101,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,286 miles

engine managment light on

minor blow of exhaust gases

Fail 27 Apr 2013 90,164 miles

Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

engine managment light on

minor blow of exhaust gases

Pass 8 May 2012 80,532 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 61,020 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,187 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 UWL is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Orange with a 1,198cc 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 AF52 UWL, 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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AF52 UWL is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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