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AK52 LHY

2002 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,258 mi
Last recorded63,258 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 LHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,258 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (Back box corroded/deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 58,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (Back box corroded/deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar rubbing against Sub frame, Anti Roll Bar incorrectly positioned.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front Wings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi, back box corroded/deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,718 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,870 miles

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

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

coolant low

Pass 16 Oct 2010 34,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 34,055 miles

Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 12,428 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)

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 LHY is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

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

Is AK52 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 LHY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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