2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · GJ09 VUN
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2009. Recorded mileage 181,859 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ09 VUN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 181,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ09 VUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Ibiza (GJ09 VUN) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GJ09 VUN Mileage History
- 14/10/2022176,433 mi
- 14/10/2022176,433 mi
- 23/01/2024179,646 mi+3,213 mi
- 24/09/2024181,859 mi+2,213 mi
Average of roughly 2,787 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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