2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · T55 LAJ
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 161,216 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T55 LAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 161,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T55 LAJ 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 (T55 LAJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T55 LAJ Mileage History
- 06/01/2023148,164 mi
- 29/01/2024154,224 mi+6,060 mi
- 28/01/2025157,259 mi+3,035 mi
- 27/01/2026161,213 mi+3,954 mi
- 27/01/2026161,216 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
The inner door carriers or outer seals fail, allowing rain to pool in the footwells.
- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
Common on diesel models, especially those used for city driving.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.2 TSI)Serious
The timing chain can stretch on early 1.2 TSI engines, leading to engine damage if it jumps.
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