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BF09 NPC

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,556 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorating

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

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,692 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Area Also Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

Fail 29 Feb 2024 105,691 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Area Also Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2023 101,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Area Also Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

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

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

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

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2023 101,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Area Also Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

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

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

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

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,606 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorating

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

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

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 97,604 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorating

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

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

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,181 miles

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust Flexi pipe outer casing deteriorating

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,366 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,956 miles

o s r brake drum slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,130 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,355 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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BF09 NPC is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BF09 NPC, 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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BF09 NPC is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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