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AJ09 RTO

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2019 130,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,974 miles

Offside Rear has slight brake bind

centre section of exhaust clamp corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,974 miles

Offside Rear has slight brake bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre section of exhaust clamp corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,374 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,598 miles

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

oil leak

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 96,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

oil leak

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,167 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

coolant level minimum

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,167 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

coolant level minimum

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,449 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 RTO is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

AJ09 RTO is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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