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AO08 FLO

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FLO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,010 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 70,455 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,636 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 67,636 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,680 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Under trays front to rear covering testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2020 57,122 miles

HIGH HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,764 miles

All tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 20,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,975 miles

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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AO08 FLO is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 FLO, 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 AO08 FLO registered?

AO08 FLO is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is AO08 FLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 FLO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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