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AO52 HSD

2002 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HSD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,493 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Fail 21 Dec 2017 123,278 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire around front exhaust (1.9.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

suspect fault in dash as power steering lamp on very dim all the time

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,935 miles

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator wet with coolant ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Tyre sidewall slightly cut (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seatbelt lazy to retract

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,013 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 109,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,365 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,365 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 100,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,536 miles

bad engine oil leaks

rear wiper blade rubber

spare tyre below limit of 1,6mm

strong advice n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 86,952 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,582 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,498 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,498 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 43,802 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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AO52 HSD is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

AO52 HSD is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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