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BF61 VUJ

2011 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VUJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,820 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has a small cut not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,413 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,376 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 85,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 85,086 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,715 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,100 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,962 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,286 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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BF61 VUJ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF61 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

BF61 VUJ is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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