2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · GJ61 YFR
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 121,592 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ61 YFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 121,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ61 YFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Ibiza (GJ61 YFR) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and trea”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GJ61 YFR Mileage History
- 12/10/202393,759 mi
- 18/09/2024101,856 mi+8,097 mi
- 19/09/2024101,856 mi
- 09/10/2025112,657 mi+10,801 mi
- 02/10/2026121,592 mi+8,935 mi
Average of roughly 9,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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