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BF11 GRZ

2011 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,000 mi
Last recorded129,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 GRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 129,000 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 129,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 123,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,056 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,441 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 79,530 miles

exhaust deteriorated

offside washer not working sufficient fluid from nearside washer to clear screen

Pass 17 May 2018 75,617 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and split (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 68,075 miles

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Light wheel rim damage. (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split. (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Light wheel rim damage. (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split. (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,865 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 55,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 49,103 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 49,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,683 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BF11 GRZ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF11 GRZ, 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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BF11 GRZ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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