2009 SEAT Ibiza · 32,652 MOT tests
2009 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2009 SEAT Ibizas fail 46% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Ibiza years (32,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 46%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 95,632
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,652
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.4%
- Lights and electrics18.8%
- Brakes13.2%
- Tyres9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.52%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.19%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.33%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.25%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.79%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.82%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2009 SEAT Ibizas fail 46% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Ibiza years (32,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.83% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.52% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (4.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 SEAT Ibiza shows 95,632 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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