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AV61 SBU

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,454 mi
Last recorded152,454 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 SBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 152,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 152,415 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 138,240 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,410 miles

Exhaust backbox skin corroded

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have alot of play ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,486 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod to rack both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 107,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod to rack both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,487 miles

Slight play detected in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,476 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Slight play detected in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,712 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,949 miles

windscreen has two chips of around 6mm in zone A

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,193 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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AV61 SBU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV61 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

AV61 SBU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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