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BD02 VYU

2002 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall.

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread.

engin management warning lamp on.

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall.

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,228 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2011 80,202 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management warning lamp on.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 43,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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BD02 VYU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD02 VYU, 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 BD02 VYU registered?

BD02 VYU is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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