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AU61 UZY

2011 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,932 mi
Last recorded210,932 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UZY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 210,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 195,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 195,845 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

Pass 6 Mar 2023 185,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 185,161 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 163,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 143,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,243 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 121,782 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamp broken ,system still supported

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,916 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,273 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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AU61 UZY is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AU61 UZY, 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 AU61 UZY registered?

AU61 UZY is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AU61 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 UZY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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