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AK52 JYV

2002 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,234 mi
Last recorded135,234 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 135,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 125,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 116,900 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 116,900 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 106,160 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 106,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

air freshener etc removed from windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,268 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

air freshener etc removed from windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,986 miles

exhaust corroding

slight play in front suspension rear bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,986 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

slight play in front suspension rear bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 72,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,878 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,761 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 JYV is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

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

Is AK52 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 JYV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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