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AK52 JYT

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,570 mi
Last recorded136,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 136,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition throughout (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on sidewalls

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate intermittently does not illuminate when ignition is switched on (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,865 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 132,865 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 128,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front flexable part of exhaust weak

n/s/f McPherson strut noisy top bearing or shock absorber. Advise further inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2013 116,274 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front flexable part of exhaust weak

n/s/f McPherson strut noisy top bearing or shock absorber. Advise further inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,010 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 109,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant leak on radiator fan switch

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,636 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 104,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 97,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,710 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)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 88,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,033 miles

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

imbalance in front brakes.

slight fluid weep around o/s+n/s steering rack/arms.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 79,033 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

imbalance in front brakes.

slight fluid weep around o/s+n/s steering rack/arms.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,626 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 54,108 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 JYT is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

AK52 JYT is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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