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AK52 HVB

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HVB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 109,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,197 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,979 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,945 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,842 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,113 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 90,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and split too. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,292 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,292 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,394 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)

rear box on second skin and heat shield loose at rear

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,457 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,790 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,790 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,335 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,099 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge,

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,720 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,908 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,262 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 37,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,009 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 HVB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,903 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 HVB, 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 23 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK52 HVB is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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