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AK52 CVS

2002 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 CVS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 132,791 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Apr 2019 132,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,837 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant bottle empty

engine light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,933 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,077 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,158 miles

front tyres wearing inner outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,967 miles

front drop links have play on limit time test

front no plate deteriating

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,160 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,235 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,016 miles

engine management light on

slight to front number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2007 67,634 miles

engine management light on †unble to see inner brake pads †nearside rear tyre tread cracked also tyre is on 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,630 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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AK52 CVS is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK52 CVS, 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 AK52 CVS registered?

AK52 CVS is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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