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AK61 FBL

2011 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,512 mi
Last recorded126,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 126,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 126,512 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,417 miles

Offside Front brake disc shield corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,081 miles

Nearside front wheel rim repaired on inside edge

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Rear exhaust back box out skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,458 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 102,458 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts to inner tread exposing cords (215/40R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tail gate does not open

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,036 miles

Exhaust particulate filter welded . Evidence provided of DPF repair/cleaning

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,187 miles

Evidence provided of DPF repair

Nearside Front Different wheel fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,187 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Different wheel fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split severely on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split severely on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 72,821 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split severely on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split severely on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod end slight play. (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advise-Inner edges worn also. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advise-Inner edges worn also. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advise-Inner edges worn also. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advise-Inner edges worn also. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,507 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,575 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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AK61 FBL is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK61 FBL, 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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AK61 FBL is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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