2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · KS11 BVU
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 98,447 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS11 BVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 98,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS11 BVU 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 BVU) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust system insecure bracket broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing cannot be checked (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))”.
KS11 BVU Mileage History
- 02/06/202375,701 mi
- 30/05/202484,734 mi+9,033 mi
- 30/05/202484,735 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/202593,567 mi+8,832 mi
- 18/04/202698,447 mi+4,880 mi
Average of roughly 7,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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