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AV61 RZU

2011 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,537 mi
Last recorded130,537 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 RZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 130,537 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2026 130,526 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 126,957 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 126,941 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,881 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre clamp has 1of2 clamps missing but still secure

Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre clamp has 1of2 clamps missing but still secure

exhaust heat guard becoming insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 52,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,833 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 24,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tread of nsf tyre cracked

tread of nsr tyre cracked

tread of osf tyre cracked

tread of osr tyre cracked

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 RZU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

AV61 RZU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is AV61 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 RZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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