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AO59 SXM

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,409 mi
Last recorded122,409 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 SXM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 117,891 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,465 miles

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 116,462 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 115,202 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 110,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,436 miles

Front brake discs lipped

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,436 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,773 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 SXM is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO59 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AO59 SXM is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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