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AO02 HJZ

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,636 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

all brakes juddering slightly

front sill seams corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,170 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level low

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Fail 23 Feb 2016 112,170 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level low

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,907 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 106,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,135 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 3 Mar 2012 89,934 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 89,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,633 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,798 miles

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,786 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,189 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 92,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,396 miles

Rear 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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AO02 HJZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO02 HJZ, 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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AO02 HJZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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