2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · YT61 VFB
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 94,460 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT61 VFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 94,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT61 VFB 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 (YT61 VFB) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
YT61 VFB Mileage History
- 12/07/202388,276 mi
- 06/03/202590,467 mi+2,191 mi
- 20/03/202590,469 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/202694,460 mi+3,991 mi
- 13/03/202694,460 mi
Average of roughly 2,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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