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BF09 NRK

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 NRK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 4 Jul 2019 101,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,750 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm Top boot (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S/R 132Kgf ----- O/S/R 21Kgf (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm Top boot (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,209 miles

Baby seat in rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 74,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Baby seat in rear

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,166 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,166 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,579 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,579 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,656 miles

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

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 NRK is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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