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AK59 TXH

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,739 mi
Last recorded154,739 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TXH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,739 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 154,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 145,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,525 miles

Front both front tyres wear inner shoulder

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 135,525 miles

Front both front tyres wear inner shoulder

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 128,825 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear wheels brake very min sticking but not excessive

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,820 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,068 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AK59 TXH is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK59 TXH, 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 AK59 TXH registered?

AK59 TXH is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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