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BD11 VDM

2011 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VDM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,537 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear on inner edge,

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 75,537 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear on inner edge,

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a minor split inner side wall, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side linkage arm seized on caliper, (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,591 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 36,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 32,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 29,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,460 miles

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Rear hand brake cable is slightly mal adjusted and does not return to its rest position

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2016 23,773 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 20,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 15,960 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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BD11 VDM is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD11 VDM, 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 BD11 VDM registered?

BD11 VDM is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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