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AU09 XUB

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,186 mi
Last recorded104,186 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XUB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 104,186 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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 24 Feb 2017 82,948 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

mil (malfunction indicator lamp) displayed

Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

mil (malfunction indicator lamp) displayed

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,703 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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AU09 XUB is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUB, 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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AU09 XUB is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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