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BF09 NOU

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 NOU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 89,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F wing slightly dented

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 85,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 84,967 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 71,785 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 71,638 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 1 May 2020 63,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,381 miles

handbrake long

underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,381 miles

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

handbrake long

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,554 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low

under body cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low

under body cover fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,752 miles

2 elements not working on high level stop lamp

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split by inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror lens cracked

Offside mirror casing missing

underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 49,752 miles

Offside mirror casing missing

underbody covers fitted

Nearside mirror lens cracked

2 elements not working on high level stop lamp

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split by inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

two elements in high level brake lamp inop

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s rear tyre age cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BF09 NOU is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF09 NOU, 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 BF09 NOU registered?

BF09 NOU is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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