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AK52 LHO

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 98,933 miles

bonnet pull insecure

front suspension components corroded

n/s gear box mounting worn

n/s/f o/s/f ball joint retaining bolts corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

traval on hand brake / brakes to be checked all round

vehicle has been road tested , wheel bearing note detected

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,933 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

bonnet pull insecure

front suspension components corroded

n/s gear box mounting worn

n/s/f o/s/f ball joint retaining bolts corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

traval on hand brake / brakes to be checked all round

vehicle has been road tested , wheel bearing note detected

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,025 miles

bonnet release stiff

handbrake travel high adv full brake check

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,025 miles

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

bonnet release stiff

handbrake travel high adv full brake check

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,034 miles

bonnet very stiff to open

rear silencer weak

rear tyres starting to perish

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,476 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,788 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,786 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,331 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,659 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 LHO is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

AK52 LHO is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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