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AF59 OAJ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OAJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 112,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 109,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 103,605 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 103,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle BOTH SIDES (9.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 99,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bothsides (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,816 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 96,816 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 93,804 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,549 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,666 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre inner sidewalls cracking.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,661 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,035 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,593 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 OAJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF59 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

AF59 OAJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is AF59 OAJ safe to buy?

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