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AO61 XLT

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,834 mi
Last recorded146,834 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XLT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 146,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shows cords with weight on, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shows cords with weight on, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and less on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 133,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,684 miles

Engine Oil Sump Corroding

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 123,684 miles

Engine Oil Sump Corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth and primary tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,768 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,768 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeved joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 9 Nov 2019 84,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,028 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken and leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,638 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,836 miles

Both front tyres wearing

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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AO61 XLT is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO61 XLT, 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 AO61 XLT registered?

AO61 XLT is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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