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AK52 KLU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,654 mi
Last recorded140,654 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,996 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 131,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 122,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,582 miles

185/60/14

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

advise wheel alignment check

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2013 110,582 miles

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

185/60/14

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

advise wheel alignment check

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,750 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 56,348 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 47,667 miles

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

both front tyres have kerbing damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,667 miles

both front tyres have kerbing damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,693 miles

nearside front tyre cuts on side wall

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 KLU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

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

Is AK52 KLU safe to buy?

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