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AV02 RSZ

2002 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 RSZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,465 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 102,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe braket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre braket and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner joint will attention

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake will need ajustment

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,124 miles

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre x2

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,742 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,736 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,563 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 69,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,762 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)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,202 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 53,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,598 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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AV02 RSZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV02 RSZ, 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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AV02 RSZ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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