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AU11 XME

2011 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XME
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 137,419 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 125,954 miles

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

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 121,463 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak likely to affect results (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,406 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance just met min requirements (R.B.Test)

Fail 7 Sep 2021 107,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance just met min requirements (R.B.Test)

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,551 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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AU11 XME is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU11 XME, 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 AU11 XME registered?

AU11 XME is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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