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AF09 PLX

2009 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,458 mi
Last recorded114,458 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,458 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,458 miles

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

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

AUXILARY BELT NEEDED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE IS CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,363 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,363 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front pipe blowing / 1st sleeve joint blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,994 miles

Drivers door handle broken inside but still able to open from the inside

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 89,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Drivers door handle broken inside but still able to open from the inside

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,746 miles

Both front tyres have crac ked forming in tread pattern.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,746 miles

Both front tyres have crac ked forming in tread pattern.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,700 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AF09 PLX is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PLX, 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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AF09 PLX is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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