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257 HWJ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 HWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 123,131 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 120,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 110,072 miles

sump rusted and leaking oil recommend replacement

Fail 25 May 2022 110,069 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Offside 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))

sump rusted and leaking oil recommend replacement

Pass 27 May 2021 103,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and noisy

Offside Front worn low

Pass 7 May 2019 90,118 miles

back box outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low

sump has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,554 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 83,546 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 73,270 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,266 miles

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

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,649 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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257 HWJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 257 HWJ, 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 257 HWJ registered?

257 HWJ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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