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AF52 UWM

2002 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,935 mi
Last recorded109,935 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 109,935 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light staying on

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

Nearside rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 102,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,344 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine sump damaged

nearside rear inner sidelamp

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,906 miles

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

low on fuel and light on

service light on

Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,597 miles

front brake discs corroded and pads gettig low

front lower arch covers slightly insecure

vehicle damaged repaired

Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,595 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,811 miles

screw stuck in o/s/r tyre. †nail stuck in n/s/r tyre

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 UWM is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

AF52 UWM is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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