2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Diesel · WR59 GYW
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 102,965 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR59 GYW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 102,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR59 GYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Ibiza (WR59 GYW) between November 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (28 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WR59 GYW Mileage History
- 02/11/201218,316 mi
- 02/11/201218,316 mi
- 30/10/201324,186 mi+5,870 mi
- 28/08/201430,247 mi+6,061 mi
- 15/08/201539,545 mi+9,298 mi
- 26/08/201648,519 mi+8,974 mi
- 10/08/201756,772 mi+8,253 mi
- 29/08/201867,234 mi+10,462 mi
- 27/08/201977,726 mi+10,492 mi
- 27/08/201977,726 mi
- 02/09/202086,908 mi+9,182 mi
- 02/09/202086,908 mi
- 29/09/202189,483 mi+2,575 mi
- 30/09/202189,484 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/202290,526 mi+1,042 mi
- 21/10/202290,529 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/202392,655 mi+2,126 mi
- 19/10/202392,658 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/202496,210 mi+3,552 mi
- 14/10/202496,210 mi
- 17/10/202599,726 mi+3,516 mi
- 17/10/202599,726 mi
- 22/10/2026102,952 mi+3,226 mi
- 23/10/2026102,965 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,059 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
The inner door carriers or outer seals fail, allowing rain to pool in the footwells.
- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
Common on diesel models, especially those used for city driving.
- Rear Washer Pipe LeakModerate
The pipe for the rear washer can pop off, often in the boot area or C-pillar, soaking electrical components.
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