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AJ59 USV

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,842 mi
Last recorded72,842 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 USV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside front wishbones

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,855 miles

20% Brake imbalance rear axle

Corrosion to nearside + offside front lower suspension arms

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,855 miles

20% Brake imbalance rear axle

Corrosion to nearside + offside front lower suspension arms

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 Fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,756 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,918 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to gain access to centre rear seat belt buckle

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rust on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,564 miles

rust on front brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside 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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AJ59 USV is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ59 USV, 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 AJ59 USV registered?

AJ59 USV is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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