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AU09 XUC

2009 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,869 mi
Last recorded134,869 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XUC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 134,869 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 134,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box where pipe goes in (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow by rear box but rest of system poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box where pipe enters holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 118,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box where pipe enters holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,132 miles

rear exhaust skin poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2021 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,947 miles

Both rear tyres wearing bad on the inside edge

both front tyres getting close to the limit

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,947 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing bad on the inside edge

both front tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,868 miles

Nearside 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 XUC is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU09 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

AU09 XUC is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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