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AO51 RXT

2002 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,835 mi
Last recorded104,835 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 RXT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,835 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY/VERY NEAR + VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres cracked/perished!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +corroded! (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,835 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY/VERY NEAR + VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres cracked/perished!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +corroded! (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage! (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR - badly worn on inner edge!!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres cracked/perished!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

bonnet release very tight/stiff to release & latches ok with effort!!!

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

bonnet safety catch oparation faulty!!!

Fail 31 Aug 2016 104,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades poor (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage! (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR - badly worn on inner edge!!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres cracked/perished!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

bonnet release very tight/stiff to release & latches ok with effort!!!

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

bonnet safety catch oparation faulty!!!

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 98,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 31 May 2014 91,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 91,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 83,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,745 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,958 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,192 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 RXT is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO51 RXT, 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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AO51 RXT is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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