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BF09 NSJ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,240 mi
Last recorded133,240 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 NSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 129,742 miles

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,136 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 126,136 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 119,641 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 113,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corrodded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken shroud fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corrodded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 113,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corrodded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken shroud fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corrodded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,519 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 41,355 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 41,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,479 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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 NSJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

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

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