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AO52 HFZ

2002 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,470 mi
Last recorded108,470 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HFZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,470 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,510 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside wing damaged slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

nearside wing damaged slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,670 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 4 Sep 2012 82,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,323 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside side light dim

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,213 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,515 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage on nearside front corner

under sheilds fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 44,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,416 miles

o/s/f tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge † †front brake pads becoming worn † †o/s/r tyre near legal limits † †slight damage to windscreen

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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AO52 HFZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO52 HFZ, 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 AO52 HFZ registered?

AO52 HFZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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