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AO11 JJY

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,742 mi
Last recorded140,742 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 JJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 140,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 140,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 138,317 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 138,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,805 miles

Coolant leak inlet manifold area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak inlet manifold area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer sill corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2021 117,030 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,564 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,564 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 74,346 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted offside rear so adult belt not checked

ignition barrel sticky

nearside outer front sill dented

Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,834 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,834 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,600 miles

lip in front brake discs

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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AO11 JJY is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AO11 JJY, 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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AO11 JJY is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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