2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · KS11 BVD
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 92,506 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS11 BVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 92,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS11 BVD 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 (KS11 BVD) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexible section split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KS11 BVD Mileage History
- 30/06/202371,544 mi
- 22/05/202474,026 mi+2,482 mi
- 23/05/202474,026 mi
- 22/05/202592,500 mi+18,474 mi
- 23/05/202592,506 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 11,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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