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AF09 XXP

2009 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 121,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 117,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,866 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 114,762 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust not connected at flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,191 miles

Front Oil sump pan starting to rot

Nearside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end boot starting to perished

Fail 24 Jun 2019 75,191 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil sump pan starting to rot

Nearside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end boot starting to perished

Pass 30 May 2018 71,017 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall perished

exhaust front flexi pipe slight blow

Fail 30 May 2018 71,017 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall perished

exhaust front flexi pipe slight blow

Pass 5 May 2017 63,295 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 27 May 2016 61,224 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel slight drag noted

slight travel on handbrake noted

Fail 26 May 2015 55,761 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 55,761 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 50,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 41,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,548 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 XXP is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AF09 XXP, 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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AF09 XXP is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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