2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · LV09 HFC
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 91,720 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV09 HFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 91,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV09 HFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Ibiza (LV09 HFC) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LV09 HFC Mileage History
- 30/08/202381,037 mi
- 26/02/202586,054 mi+5,017 mi
- 26/02/202586,054 mi
- 25/02/202691,720 mi+5,666 mi
- 26/02/202691,720 mi
Average of roughly 4,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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