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AO61 XHX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XHX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,695 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Outer wheel arch corroded/ no sharp edge

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill sign of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 89,974 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 89,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,129 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Side light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Side light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,115 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 59,162 miles

Horn not working wires refitted (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,539 miles

Nearside Front foglight not working

Fail 5 Feb 2018 43,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front foglight not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly misshapen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has a split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,488 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 30,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,325 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AO61 XHX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 XHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO61 XHX registered?

AO61 XHX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AO61 XHX safe to buy?

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