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AY51 HBK

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,825 mi
Last recorded146,825 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 146,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 143,773 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 139,054 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 135,725 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 135,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 127,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing on side walls

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 4 Jun 2014 127,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing on side walls

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 21 May 2013 119,496 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2013 119,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,129 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 110,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,397 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 107,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 106,906 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2009 90,213 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,500 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 17,129 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 17,129 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HBK is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

AY51 HBK is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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