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AK02 BWC

2002 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,426 mi
Last recorded102,426 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BWC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,426 miles

Oil leak

water low

Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,158 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

water low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,925 miles

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

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

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

drivers handle broken

Fail 2 Sep 2013 90,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

drivers handle broken

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,153 miles

battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,882 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on / misfire

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,287 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,287 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,902 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 49,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,447 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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AK02 BWC is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK02 BWC, 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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AK02 BWC is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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