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AO59 FDG

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,049 mi
Last recorded169,049 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 169,049 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 26 Nov 2025 169,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body component insecure light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 145,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,618 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,712 miles

offside rear brake reading low

Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,047 miles

Coolant level is very low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,229 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 108,229 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,645 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,645 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***185/60/15*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (recommend replace) (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,013 miles

The front wipers smear

Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The front bumper grill has been damaged by impact

The front wipers smear

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,718 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

inner brake pads not seen

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

inner brake pads not seen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,639 miles

front discs lipped and scored

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,840 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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AO59 FDG is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO59 FDG, 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 AO59 FDG registered?

AO59 FDG is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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