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A9 EKW

2010 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,358 mi
Last recorded97,358 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Ibiza66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 97,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 97,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2025 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 93,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,528 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,515 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,642 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,557 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,467 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play maybe in rack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,047 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A9 EKW is a 2010 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 66,666 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 A9 EKW, 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 16 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 EKW registered?

A9 EKW is a 2010 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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