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AO02 HWS

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2014 101,125 miles

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

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

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

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

OSR wheelrim slightly buckled

body damage to front of vehicle

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

coolant leak and engine overheating

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,420 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 81,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,055 miles

radiator fan not working

windscreen wipers are worn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,772 miles

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

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

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

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

radiator fan not working

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 32,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,383 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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AO02 HWS is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO02 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

AO02 HWS is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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