2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · SB09 UFS
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 102,405 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB09 UFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 102,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB09 UFS 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 (SB09 UFS) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SB09 UFS Mileage History
- 22/03/202399,495 mi
- 06/06/2024101,194 mi+1,699 mi
- 06/06/2024101,201 mi+7 mi
- 14/07/2025102,403 mi+1,202 mi
- 15/07/2025102,405 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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