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AF59 OAL

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,339 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,339 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,392 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 97,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 87,782 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,230 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall cuts

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,230 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer side wall cuts

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

both rear wheels slight bind

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Sep 2018 62,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

both rear wheels slight bind

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,432 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,622 miles

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

offside rear tyre 4mm and slight cracks

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,877 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 OAL is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

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

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