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DG61 UFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 UFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 82,789 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 79,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,736 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,765 miles

front tyres wearing low

handbrake travel almost excessive but passed brake test

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,765 miles

Front front tyres wearing close to limit

handbrake has travel, almost excessive but passed brake test

Fail 10 Mar 2023 71,765 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front tyres wearing close to limit

handbrake has travel, almost excessive but passed brake test

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,519 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 50,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 32,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,260 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 19,260 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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DG61 UFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG61 UFX, 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 DG61 UFX registered?

DG61 UFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is DG61 UFX safe to buy?

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