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BD59 VWW

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,498 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,632 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 90,585 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,352 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2020 77,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 77,309 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,974 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,973 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 60,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,523 miles

under trays fitted

water pump leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,522 miles

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

under trays fitted

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,387 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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BD59 VWW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD59 VWW, 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 BD59 VWW registered?

BD59 VWW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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