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BF61 VTZ

2011 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,563 mi
Last recorded137,563 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VTZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 128,895 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 128,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure both damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,107 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,351 miles

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

Offside 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,623 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2018 59,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,806 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,806 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tracking advised

Tyre size 185/60/15 84t

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 42,094 miles

Engine covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,397 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,397 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,914 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service due now

Tyre size 185/65/15t

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF61 VTZ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 BF61 VTZ, 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 BF61 VTZ registered?

BF61 VTZ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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