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AO59 SXT

2009 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

793,265 mi
Last recorded793,265 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 SXT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 793,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 791,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 791,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 788,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 784,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 779,374 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Nov 2020 774,459 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 774,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 768,380 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,055 miles

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 20 Oct 2018 91,055 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,299 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 SXT is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in White 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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

AO59 SXT is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is AO59 SXT safe to buy?

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