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AF52 UXE

2002 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 104,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 104,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 83,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

engine management light is on?

rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Fail 1 May 2015 83,491 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

engine management light is on?

rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Pass 2 May 2014 67,715 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 2 May 2013 50,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,196 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,314 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 32,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,837 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 26,837 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,538 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 UXE is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

AF52 UXE is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AF52 UXE safe to buy?

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