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AO51 RJJ

2002 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 RJJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,724 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,033 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,735 miles

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

slight coolant leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,687 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack

slight bind at o/s/f wheel

Fail 13 Jul 2013 69,687 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack

slight bind at o/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,380 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s on limit ;rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2006 24,760 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 RJJ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

AO51 RJJ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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