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BD11 VEF

2011 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,937 mi
Last recorded89,937 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,937 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 89,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,252 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 84,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front interior door handle very stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,453 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,540 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 61,540 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 55,727 miles

main beam switch intermittent fault

Fail 14 May 2019 55,727 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,290 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 VEF is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD11 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

BD11 VEF is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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