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BD61 BKA

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BKA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,369 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 85,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major blow of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 75,553 miles

slight exhaust blow on section joint under car

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 67,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,640 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 34,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 34,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 31,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 BKA is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 BD61 BKA, 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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BD61 BKA is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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