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AK61 FBO

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,419 mi
Last recorded118,419 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 118,419 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Bold & Outer Worn (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 118,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Bold & Outer Worn (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tpms Light On

Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,826 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 106,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,231 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 94,220 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,319 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 89,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,773 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,730 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 55,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,054 miles

both front tyres show wear on inside edges

plastic covers underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 25,524 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 21,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBO is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FBO, 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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What year was AK61 FBO registered?

AK61 FBO is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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