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BD61 BUV

2011 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BUV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 120,908 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat back has slight play but is secured in the upright position

fuel smell under bonnet no visible signs on leaking (engine cover fitted)

Fail 29 May 2026 120,893 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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat back has slight play but is secured in the upright position

fuel smell under bonnet no visible signs on leaking (engine cover fitted)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,517 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 115,104 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,129 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 95,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,782 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 85,782 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,492 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 69,840 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,594 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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BD61 BUV is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

BD61 BUV is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is BD61 BUV safe to buy?

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