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A21 PDR

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PDR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 93,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,324 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,178 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,463 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 14,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 8,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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A21 PDR is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 A21 PDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 PDR?

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What year was A21 PDR registered?

A21 PDR is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is A21 PDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 PDR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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