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AB59 LEW

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 LEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,716 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 81,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,852 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 80,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,546 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,643 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,013 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2012 20,350 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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AB59 LEW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AB59 LEW, 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 AB59 LEW registered?

AB59 LEW is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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