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A26 RUL

2009 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,149 mi
Last recorded151,149 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RUL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 151,149 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 145,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 140,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 140,084 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,055 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,568 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,016 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 91,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,172 miles

N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage

O/S/R Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Child seat Being Fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Warning Light On

N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage

O/S/R Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Child seat Being Fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,529 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,529 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,369 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,122 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bump stop perished but not resulting in excessive movment

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,797 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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A26 RUL is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in White 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 A26 RUL, 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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A26 RUL is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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