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AV52 HLW

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 112,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,901 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,082 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 104,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,438 miles

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

brake pipe condition and corrosionnot checked fully due to covers fitted underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 30,387 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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AV52 HLW is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV52 HLW, 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 AV52 HLW registered?

AV52 HLW is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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