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AT08 MER

2009 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT08 MER
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 140,814 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,304 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 130,174 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (high travel on lever ) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer outer metal case rusty/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2022 130,174 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x 477 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (high travel on lever ) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer outer metal case rusty/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 99,926 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 May 2018 91,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 73,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 61,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2015 53,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 May 2013 35,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,259 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 22,258 miles

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

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

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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AT08 MER is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AT08 MER, 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 AT08 MER registered?

AT08 MER is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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