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YX61 VLL

2011 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VLL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,762 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 117,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 112,845 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 112,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 93,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,073 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 77,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,391 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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YX61 VLL is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX61 VLL, 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 YX61 VLL registered?

YX61 VLL is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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