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AJ09 AYW

2009 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 96,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,569 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 94,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,621 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 88,621 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,712 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,416 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 80,414 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has puncture on inside edge that is non repairable. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,924 miles

o/sf mirror glass has slight damage.o/sf tyre on legal limit now.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,394 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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 AYW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ09 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

AJ09 AYW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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