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AF09 PLZ

2009 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,876 mi
Last recorded80,876 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,876 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,862 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 78,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,894 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 59,894 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,075 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 46,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,530 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,199 miles

all four tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slight wear inner edge

o/s/f brake disc inner face scored/corroded

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2014 20,199 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,791 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,915 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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AF09 PLZ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF09 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

AF09 PLZ is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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