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BD61 AHU

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 AHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 136,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,585 miles

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

Handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,586 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,913 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 103,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,072 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,800 miles

Rear 2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,452 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

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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BD61 AHU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD61 AHU, 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 BD61 AHU registered?

BD61 AHU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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