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AJ09 ZHE

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,165 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 79,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 71,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,013 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,925 miles

Nearside Front 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))

slight sticking to o/s n/s front brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,691 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front worn on the edges 185/60/15

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 62,691 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front worn on the edges 185/60/15

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,317 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 36,363 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 27,963 miles

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

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

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

oil level below minimum 1LT added to enable test

Pass 15 May 2012 20,044 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 20,044 miles

Nearside Front 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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AJ09 ZHE is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

AJ09 ZHE is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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