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A22 NFY

2009 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 NFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 102,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 91,003 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,433 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,282 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 front (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,124 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,113 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged and secured with string (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,582 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,114 miles

Front Both front inner pads fitted on outer side

Front Fog lamps inop

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked water ingress in headlamp/beam image still ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines

Fail 15 Oct 2020 72,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box hole/ front flexi deteriorating rear silencer skin falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lamps inop

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked water ingress in headlamp/beam image still ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,030 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 63,021 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,109 miles

Front water leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front water leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,114 miles

windscreen has a combination of minor damage but doesn't affect the drivers view

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracked and perished

Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,794 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,291 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 32,291 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,509 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,262 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,556 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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A22 NFY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A22 NFY, 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 A22 NFY registered?

A22 NFY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 2009.

Is A22 NFY safe to buy?

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