2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · YR09 UPP
2009 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 109,210 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR09 UPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 109,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR09 UPP 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 (YR09 UPP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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 (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YR09 UPP Mileage History
- 17/08/202493,803 mi
- 11/08/2025101,204 mi+7,401 mi
- 11/08/2025101,207 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/2026109,210 mi+8,003 mi
- 07/08/2026109,210 mi
Average of roughly 7,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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