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AK52 LKF

2002 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,166 mi
Last recorded132,166 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 LKF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 132,166 miles

Emissions not tested due to unable to keep acceleration steady (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,297 miles

Front headlight lenses misting

Offside Front shock mount tower starting to rust

eml light on

headlights misting

suspension steering and brake parts have surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,144 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 116,144 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Near fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on.

Slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front washer pipe is leaking so washer could be better

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in end of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,601 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in nearside steering.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,949 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,916 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres 3mm

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/F tyre has small cut

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,916 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on

Both front tyres 3mm

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre has small cut

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,681 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,681 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,717 miles

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

floor trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,427 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,043 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 LKF is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

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

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