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AF59 OBO

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 115,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 107,414 miles

General under body corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,958 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge 185.60.15

Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Unable to secure 3 point seat belt to stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge 185.60.15

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking in both rear tyre treads

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,290 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 13,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 OBO is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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