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AK52 LKO

2002 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 LKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 139,651 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 139,651 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 128,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slight worn

centre exhaust clamp corroded

coolent level just below minimum

o/s/f lower arm slight corroded

o/s/f wiper slight smeering

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear back box outer skin corroded

slight creaking noise from o/s/f

Fail 18 Dec 2014 128,729 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slight worn

centre exhaust clamp corroded

coolent level just below minimum

o/s/f lower arm slight corroded

o/s/f wiper slight smeering

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 119,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 119,795 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,077 miles

Back box outer skin corroding

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,077 miles

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

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

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

Back box outer skin corroding

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Noise from front suspention, poss due to roll bar drop links

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,466 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Rear washer jet not working

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,466 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn

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

Rear washer jet not working

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wall starting to crack and tyrer also has a 2mm cut in tread but no cord visible at time of test

Radiator showing signs of leaking

Rear washer not working

Fail 2 Dec 2010 87,257 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wall starting to crack and tyrer also has a 2mm cut in tread but no cord visible at time of test

Radiator showing signs of leaking

Rear washer not working

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,076 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,015 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 65,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,623 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 51,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 27,541 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 LKO is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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