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AO09 PGV

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PGV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,970 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 101,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 101,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 97,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 91,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,228 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOP DETERORATED & COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED & NOT WORKING

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,906 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,532 miles

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2014 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

OSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Fail 8 Oct 2020 69,532 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective JAMMED (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2014 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2014 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

OSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2014 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,105 miles

NSF TYRE AGED (2014)

NSR TYRE AGED (2014)

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

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

OSF TYRE AGED (2014)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 47,210 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,821 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 43,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,916 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 13,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,607 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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AO09 PGV is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 PGV, 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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AO09 PGV is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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