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AU09 XUF

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,999 mi
Last recorded107,999 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XUF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 107,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 96,665 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 79,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,294 miles

Coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing low on edges 185/60/15

Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,294 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres wearing low on edges 185/60/15

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,990 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,990 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres getting low

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,309 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn 185/60/15

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads getting low on the edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 37,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,082 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XUF is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

AU09 XUF is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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