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BK61 NWS

2011 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,662 mi
Last recorded135,662 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 135,662 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 120,335 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has high travel and weak efficiency only just passed requirements

Fail 1 Jul 2021 120,333 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 100,277 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 100,275 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,052 miles

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

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,379 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BK61 NWS is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK61 NWS, 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 BK61 NWS registered?

BK61 NWS is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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