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YS61 DCU

2011 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,615 mi
Last recorded96,615 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 96,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,411 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,408 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended belt missing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all round (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 76,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,082 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 73,082 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,012 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer layer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 44,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 24,091 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,746 miles

both front tyres at wear indicators

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,033 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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YS61 DCU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS61 DCU, 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 YS61 DCU registered?

YS61 DCU is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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