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AU09 XUZ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,472 mi
Last recorded98,472 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,472 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,714 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 85,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,574 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,426 miles

exhaust flexible section, centre sleeve/clamp & rear box outer skin are deteriorating

nearside front outer c.v gaiter is weeping grease

oil residue engine area

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,957 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,471 miles

Rear section box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bo0th blocked with slug coming out of it (8.2.3)

Rear section box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,901 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKS AROUND TYRE TREAD

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,620 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,461 miles

Both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Both rear tyres perishing - cracks in treads

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Both rear tyres perishing - cracks in treads

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,435 miles

Windscreen scratched on the near side covering centre wipe of the wiper blade

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 XUZ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

AU09 XUZ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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