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AK52 LJU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 LJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,007 miles

Complete exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern ok (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern ok (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Complete exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern ok (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern ok (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

complete exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 75,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

complete exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Oct 2021 74,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,385 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,616 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusty

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a pinhole

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,892 miles

Central Front front pipe flexy has a minor leak of gases

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2015 70,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 66,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,646 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge due to broken spring

Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,889 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,747 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 24,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LJU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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