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AK52 HXL

2002 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,263 mi
Last recorded198,263 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 198,263 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 198,263 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating d im (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 192,094 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 192,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 183,510 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Oct 2012 169,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust rear box pipes corroded

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

oil service light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 169,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust rear box pipes corroded

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

oil service light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 159,569 miles

Corrosdion on brake pipes.

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

Play/wear in ball joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 159,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosdion on brake pipes.

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

Play/wear in ball joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 145,947 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 145,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 132,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 132,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 114,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 114,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 95,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,890 miles

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

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 HXL is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

AK52 HXL is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is AK52 HXL safe to buy?

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