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AK52 KMU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,109 mi
Last recorded94,109 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 KMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 94,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lights have some water ingress

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear box deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear box deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 87,313 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,842 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 77,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear inner tail lamp not working

Pass 25 May 2016 74,664 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn through (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shocks feel weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted NSF HUB ALSO DISTORTED (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2015 73,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 70,944 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 70,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,145 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

nearside of steering rack is damp

offside front lower arm bush is worn

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 8 Feb 2013 57,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

nearside of steering rack damp

offside front lower arm rear bush worn, movement felt in brake rollers

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,836 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,325 miles

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

chip in windscreen

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,606 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,957 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,914 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 KMU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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