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AO51 JMU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,816 mi
Last recorded74,816 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 74,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,447 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,306 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,894 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,457 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,980 miles

nearside rear brake noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,674 miles

o/s rear tyre started to perish at walls.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,661 miles

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

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

front brake pads low? discs corroded on inner edges.

o/s rear tyre started to perish at walls.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 25,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,798 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,954 miles

exhaust rusty in places and rear box outer skin braking up

rear tyres worn low on edges of tread and sidewalls cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,017 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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AO51 JMU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO51 JMU, 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 AO51 JMU registered?

AO51 JMU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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