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AF61 VFU

2011 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,200 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center joining sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Heat shield (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spliting in tread 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,483 miles

rear discs corroded.rear exhaust box corroded.front pipe flexi exhaust starting to fracture.offside front fog light cracked.

Fail 7 Dec 2019 80,480 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear discs corroded.rear exhaust box corroded.front pipe flexi exhaust starting to fracture.offside front fog light cracked.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 66,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2016 43,744 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2016 43,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,154 miles

n/s/r tyre worn stepped

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,309 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AF61 VFU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 63,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 VFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF61 VFU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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