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AK02 ALU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,368 mi
Last recorded113,368 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ALU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,906 miles

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

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

Inner top mounts of headlamps broken but lamps are secure.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper blades split.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,152 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside wiper deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,562 miles

BOTH FRONT & O/S/R TYRES,RUBBER DETEORATING & WORN ON EDGES.

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 13 Jul 2011 91,171 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,935 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

idle speed slightly high

inner wings by top mounts slightly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,374 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,428 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,428 miles

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

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

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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AK02 ALU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK02 ALU, 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 AK02 ALU registered?

AK02 ALU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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