2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · PN59 PWE
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 178,231 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN59 PWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 178,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN59 PWE 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 (PN59 PWE) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PN59 PWE Mileage History
- 07/06/2023145,209 mi
- 11/06/2024168,337 mi+23,128 mi
- 11/06/2024168,440 mi+103 mi
- 18/06/2025178,231 mi+9,791 mi
- 18/06/2025178,231 mi
Average of roughly 16,254 miles per year across 5 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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