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YX61 VMA

2011 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,074 mi
Last recorded113,074 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Ibiza63,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VMA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 113,074 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,879 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 98,571 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,692 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,058 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 77,058 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber rubber cover damaged

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,241 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber rubber cover damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,102 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,087 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 VMA is a 2011 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

YX61 VMA is a 2011 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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