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AO52 HHL

2002 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 172,235 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 172,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 158,465 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 13 Jul 2015 158,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 147,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 139,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s front tyres fowling inner wings

o/s dip bulb loose

o/s rear seat upright loose fit

Pass 2 Jul 2012 133,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section is badly corroded but not blowing.

both rear tyres - the tread is wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jul 2011 125,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 125,824 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 115,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 108,948 miles

1/ rear exhaust selencer becoming corroded 2/ n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,124 miles

both front tyres at legal limits.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 80,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 54,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 HHL is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHL, 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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AO52 HHL is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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