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AD59 VRN

2010 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,420 mi
Last recorded167,420 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Ibiza66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VRN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 167,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 147,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,774 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Slight perishing to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2023 123,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Slight perishing to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,966 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 114,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 109,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,668 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,935 miles

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,935 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,935 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured by number plate lamp (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,857 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 83,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 64,703 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 64,564 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NT unable to test all rear seats and seat belts due to items at the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 37,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AD59 VRN is a 2010 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AD59 VRN, 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 AD59 VRN registered?

AD59 VRN is a 2010 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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The MOT history for AD59 VRN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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