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AF59 OBD

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,047 mi
Last recorded208,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 208,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 208,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 189,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 189,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 169,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 163,435 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 151,801 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 151,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,135 miles

*** ADVISE REPLACE OFFSIDE INNER DOOR HANDLE ***

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *** BOTH - ADVISE REPLACE *** ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 132,135 miles

*** ADVISE REPLACE OFFSIDE INNER DOOR HANDLE ***

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *** BOTH - ADVISE REPLACE *** ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,054 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,369 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,066 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has cracks in the tread

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 18 Sep 2013 89,066 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has cracks in the tread

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,477 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 OBD is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBD, 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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AF59 OBD is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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