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AY51 HBH

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HBH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,557 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 69,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,292 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,421 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,499 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,495 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,737 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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AY51 HBH is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY51 HBH, 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 AY51 HBH registered?

AY51 HBH is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AY51 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 HBH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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