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AJ09 AYU

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,339 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 113,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 111,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 85,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 79,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 77,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspect OSF tyre has been run flat

Windscreen cracked

Fail 24 May 2017 77,163 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspect OSF tyre has been run flat

Windscreen cracked

Pass 24 May 2016 74,530 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre inner and outer side walls

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 24 May 2016 74,530 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight damage to offside front tyre inner and outer side walls

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 20 May 2015 70,751 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 56,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 43,498 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)

Fail 22 May 2013 43,498 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 28,673 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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AJ09 AYU is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 AJ09 AYU, 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 AJ09 AYU registered?

AJ09 AYU is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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