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AJ59 UTC

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,500 mi
Last recorded185,500 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 185,500 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 175,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 175,771 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 170,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 170,290 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 166,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 154,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 112,857 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,248 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear tyre low slightly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2016 82,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear tyre low slightly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on edges and perished

Rear tyres perished

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on edges and perished

Rear tyres perished

Undertray fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 60,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,666 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,400 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 43,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UTC 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 UTC, 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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AJ59 UTC is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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