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AR05 DMR

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,209 mi
Last recorded151,209 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 151,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 151,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 136,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,146 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,865 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,273 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,771 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,771 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly ran off inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bed corrosion

rear wiperblade split

Fail 21 Jul 2018 99,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly ran off inside edge

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bed corrosion

rear wiperblade split

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,704 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and tread pattern poor (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and tread pattern poor (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions to clean to register a result

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,446 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions to clean to register a result

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,095 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,173 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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AR05 DMR is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AR05 DMR, 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 AR05 DMR registered?

AR05 DMR is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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