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AO09 PGU

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,879 mi
Last recorded143,879 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 143,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,203 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 137,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,939 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 129,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,638 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 122,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 119,000 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,888 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaiter slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 98,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 98,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,763 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 96,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 85,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2016 73,777 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 63,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,463 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,603 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2012 27,603 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO09 PGU is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO09 PGU, 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 AO09 PGU registered?

AO09 PGU is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is AO09 PGU safe to buy?

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