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1200 MD

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,439 mi
Last recorded185,439 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1200 MD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 185,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 170,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 154,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 142,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,294 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex blowing and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,689 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,662 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,346 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,912 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,648 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1200 MD is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 1200 MD, 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 1200 MD registered?

1200 MD is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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