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AF59 OBX

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,761 mi
Last recorded131,761 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 125,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,019 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 95,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,331 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 2 Aug 2014 65,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check boot floor as boot is full

various small stonechips on windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 42,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OBX is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF59 OBX?

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What year was AF59 OBX registered?

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

Is AF59 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 OBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF59 OBX have outstanding finance?

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