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AU09 FZX

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,730 mi
Last recorded165,730 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 FZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 165,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 161,435 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 161,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,204 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 146,204 miles

Brake performance not tested Nearside rear brake leak(Dangerous) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 130,439 miles

Engine covers and under trays

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 130,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 113,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt needs slight assistance

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,819 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure broken sleeve on center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt needs slight assistance

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,252 miles

Nearside Front seat belt needs slight assistance

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,875 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt needs slight assistance

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AU09 FZX is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU09 FZX, 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 AU09 FZX registered?

AU09 FZX is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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