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BF09 NRJ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 NRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension/ rear beam corroded

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2025 96,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension/ rear beam corroded

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,195 miles

rear box skin in poor condition / o/s/f fog light inop / slight weep on sump plug / under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front wishbones

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,195 miles

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

rear box skin in poor condition / o/s/f fog light inop / slight weep on sump plug / under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front wishbones

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,372 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light inop / rear box outer skin in poor condition / slight oil leak / rear axle beam corroding / under covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,927 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads and wearing out on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear both shocks bump stop rubbers hanging loose

Rear exhaust silencer top metal cover corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti rollbar link dust cover starting to split.

Offside Rear tyre cut in the tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,924 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Front foglight not working.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 72,569 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,191 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,857 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 NRJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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