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AK52 LKG

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,115 mi
Last recorded124,115 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 124,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust rear silencer corroding

o/s parking brake reading very poor

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge + chunk out of outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,516 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust rear silencer corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge + cut in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,943 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lights (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 112,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

evidence of filler in offside rear outer sill assume metal benieth

fuel filter becoming corroded but not leaking

offside rear position lamp one of pair not working

service indicator illuminated

wiper blades in poor condition but are clearing standing water

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill shows signs of filler assumed metal beneath

emissions only just passed

fuel filter becoming corroded

oil level on minimum

Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under front panel (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill shows signs of filler assumed metal beneath

emissions only just passed

fuel filter becoming corroded

oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,814 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 103,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,050 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 90,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,829 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,059 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,672 miles

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

front brake pads low

handbrake travel just acceptable

Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,046 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 42,046 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside 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 LKG is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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