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BK11 YDW

2011 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 YDW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 96,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns&os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,526 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front + rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 87,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe and rear silencer to mid-pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil springs also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front, nearside front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear, offside front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,990 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 66,990 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,804 miles

OSR tyre deep cut in tread.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 25,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSR tyre deep cut in tread.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,660 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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BK11 YDW is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 BK11 YDW, 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 BK11 YDW registered?

BK11 YDW is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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