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BT61 NXL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,022 miles

Front suspension/components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 89,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension/components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn low arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn low arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 82,539 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot twisted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot twisted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,015 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 43,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 35,089 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 35,089 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm 215 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc's slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,713 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm 215 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc's slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 21,105 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 10,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BT61 NXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT61 NXL, 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 BT61 NXL registered?

BT61 NXL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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