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AP09 EFJ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,214 mi
Last recorded104,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVIER on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (drivers door) internal handle stiff to operate

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut(s) and stones around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 100,993 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,128 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,870 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,448 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 65,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Offside Rear minor brake bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 55,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb inserted incorrectly (1.8)

Offside Rear minor brake bind

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,090 miles

Minor brake binding on the rear off side wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,854 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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AP09 EFJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP09 EFJ, 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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AP09 EFJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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