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AV61 PLJ

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,930 mi
Last recorded163,930 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 163,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 159,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 146,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 133,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,020 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,831 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 107,831 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 89,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,219 miles

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,518 miles

near side front disc slight corrosion on inner face

off side front disc slight corrosion on inner face

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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AV61 PLJ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV61 PLJ, 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 AV61 PLJ registered?

AV61 PLJ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is AV61 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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