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AO02 JRU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,719 mi
Last recorded133,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JRU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 133,719 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 133,719 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust blow and misfire (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 3 May 2016 129,465 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

inner rack joints have play

oil leak

wiper blades slightly split at ends

Fail 2 Apr 2016 127,921 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge bald and seprating (4.1.D.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not obstructing veiw (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust blowing slightly

gearbox oil leak

play in rack ends

rad fan cowling slightly loose

wiper blades rubbers splitting slightly at ends

Pass 9 May 2015 119,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

baffles in rear silencer have broken up.

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread and have stones in them.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

radiator/ fan assembly not fully secure.

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

Fail 7 May 2015 119,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

baffles in rear silencer have broken up.

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread and have stones in them.

clutch pedal rubber starting to seperate.

n/s/r brake recording little effort via foot or handbrake.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel/ brake binds slightly when suspension raised.

radiator/ fan assembely not fully secure.

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 118,998 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

baffles in rear silencer have broken up.

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread and have stones in them.

n/s/r brake recording little effort via foot or handbrake.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel/ brake binds slightly when suspension raised.

radiator/ fan assembely not fully secure.

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,842 miles

rear wiper blade incomplete

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f sidelght a bit dim

n/s/r brake binding lightly

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

power steering pipe corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2014 115,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f sidelght a bit dim

n/s/r brake binding lightly

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

power steering pipe corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s/f headlamp worked and stayed working once tapped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s/f headlamp worked and stayed working once tapped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2012 109,973 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 109,657 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre is slighty out of shape.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre is slighty out of shape.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,402 miles

o/s/f window n/w

Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,402 miles

o/s/f window n/w

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,945 miles

Front brake pads hitting inerpart of disc.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,654 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 JRU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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