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AF09 PLN

2009 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,724 mi
Last recorded86,724 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PLN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 83,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,702 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 72,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,185 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,868 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,662 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 52,394 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 52,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,063 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 50,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,839 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,363 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not exposing any tyre ply or cords

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts on sidewalls but no chords exposed

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,552 miles

Both front tyres cut on the outer sidewall

Offside front wiper worn but still clearing the screen effectively

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2012 17,552 miles

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

Both front tyres cut on the outer sidewall

Offside front wiper worn but still clearing the screen effectively

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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AF09 PLN is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AF09 PLN, 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 AF09 PLN registered?

AF09 PLN is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is AF09 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 PLN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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