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AF59 NZW

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,358 mi
Last recorded169,358 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 NZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 169,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to step on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside bump stops fallen to bits

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Aug 2024 164,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper anti roll bar link rubber deteriorated

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers missing

Fail 20 Aug 2024 164,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper anti roll bar link rubber deteriorated

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers missing

Pass 15 Aug 2023 159,601 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside + offside bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside + offside rear bump stops fallen to bits

Fail 15 Aug 2023 159,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside + offside bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside + offside rear bump stops fallen to bits

Pass 8 Aug 2022 150,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 150,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 145,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 145,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor missing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,734 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 141,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 131,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 116,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,183 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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AF59 NZW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF59 NZW, 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 AF59 NZW registered?

AF59 NZW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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