2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · YE59 EYM
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 140,667 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE59 EYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 140,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE59 EYM 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 (YE59 EYM) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 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 (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YE59 EYM Mileage History
- 25/10/2023125,514 mi
- 25/10/2023125,514 mi
- 21/10/2024135,041 mi+9,527 mi
- 21/10/2024135,041 mi
- 02/12/2025140,667 mi+5,626 mi
Average of roughly 7,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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