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AL07 GRY

2009 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,693 mi
Last recorded146,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 GRY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 146,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 137,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 131,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,440 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 124,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe marked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhasut heat shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,455 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing

Rear heatshield

Fail 9 Nov 2021 117,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing

Rear heatshield

Fail 29 Sep 2021 116,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise front and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 105,742 miles

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

advise front and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2019 105,742 miles

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

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

advise front and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 99,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise nsf tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply or cords

advise osr tyre edges low close to limit

Fail 26 May 2017 99,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise front and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise nsf tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply or cords

advise osr tyre edges low close to limit

Pass 26 May 2016 91,458 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 80,338 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)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,372 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Fail 29 May 2014 69,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers worn

Pass 25 May 2013 50,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside 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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AL07 GRY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AL07 GRY, 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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AL07 GRY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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