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AF09 XXJ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,186 mi
Last recorded95,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 95,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear box rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2023 83,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear box rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Pass 15 Feb 2020 67,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp very rusty/outer casing on tail nox split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,487 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2017 51,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,222 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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AF09 XXJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,138 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 AF09 XXJ, 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 17 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF09 XXJ registered?

AF09 XXJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is AF09 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 XXJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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