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AD09 TXR

2009 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,111 mi
Last recorded121,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 TXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 121,111 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 121,093 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 110,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint, also rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks from front flexi pipe and rear silencer box/ exhaust system corroded and weak in places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose on mounting (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Fail 5 Jul 2023 100,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn to 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks from front flexi pipe and rear silencer box/ exhaust system corroded and weak in places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose on mounting (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,442 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seizing (3.1 (c))

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

front exhaust flex blowing/poor,rear corroded

n/s tyres wear inner edges,n/s/r perished

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 9 Jul 2020 63,586 miles

front pipe flexi blowing

Fail 8 Jul 2020 63,586 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pipe flexi blowing

offside front tyre wearing low / worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,042 miles

exhaust corroded,flexi section starting to blow

handbrake travel

rear wiper u/s

screenwash misaligned/poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 15 Jul 2019 57,042 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded,flexi section starting to blow

handbrake travel

n/s/r lamp lens broken/missing,lamp will show white when operating,o/s reverse lamp inop

rear wiper u/s

screenwash misaligned/poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

rear wiper missing

screenwash poor/misaligned

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 3 Jul 2018 50,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

rear wiper missing

screenwash poor/misaligned

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,545 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

under- trays obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 43,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

under- trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,790 miles

Offside Rear tyre at wear indicator

under trays fitted - obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,790 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear at wear indicator

under trays fitted - obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2015 31,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 24,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AD09 TXR is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD09 TXR, 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 AD09 TXR registered?

AD09 TXR is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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