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BD02 VYY

2002 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,169 mi
Last recorded151,169 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Ibiza67,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VYY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,169 miles

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake back plate slight moisture

Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,618 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 144,618 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,118 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 142,118 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,900 miles

front brake discs and pads corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,618 miles

front discs and pads corroded

mil light on

Fail 28 Apr 2016 139,618 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs and pads corroded

mil light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mil light on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,285 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2013 132,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,344 miles

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

engine light staying on

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 116,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine light staying on

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger rear tyre wearing inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger rear tyre wearing inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 88,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,018 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,344 miles

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,971 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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BD02 VYY is a 2002 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

BD02 VYY is a 2002 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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