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AO02 HSZ

2002 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,678 mi
Last recorded168,678 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HSZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 168,678 miles

front suspension rubbers poor / worn

play in suspension

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2017 163,137 miles

Middle and rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2017 163,137 miles

Middle and rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,094 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)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 148,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 142,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak at back of engine

Pass 9 Jul 2013 142,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak at back of engine

Pass 9 Jul 2012 135,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 135,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 122,535 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,535 miles

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

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floor covers fitted

near side inner cv clip missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,535 miles

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

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)

floor covers fitted

near side inner cv clip missing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,434 miles

wind screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 1 May 2008 77,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 54,427 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 54,427 miles

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

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 HSZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HSZ, 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 AO02 HSZ registered?

AO02 HSZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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