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AY52 FBJ

2002 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1090cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,731 mi
Last recorded98,731 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,090cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,088 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,270 miles

front brake discs slightly distorted

o/s front tyre has small cracks

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,312 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,312 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 77,459 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,459 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,424 miles

o/s rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Fail 19 Nov 2010 62,373 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,373 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,288 miles

small cracks appearing in rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,333 miles

High handbrake travel, but reserve travel aviable.

Off/s/front, back wishbone start to parish.

There is a slight play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,646 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,446 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 22,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 14,958 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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AY52 FBJ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,090cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY52 FBJ, 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 AY52 FBJ registered?

AY52 FBJ is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AY52 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FBJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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