2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · GV61 DFY
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 73,803 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV61 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 73,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV61 DFY 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 (GV61 DFY) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
GV61 DFY Mileage History
- 05/07/202254,345 mi
- 29/06/202359,597 mi+5,252 mi
- 17/06/202464,932 mi+5,335 mi
- 23/06/202569,457 mi+4,525 mi
- 07/07/202673,803 mi+4,346 mi
Average of roughly 4,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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