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DS61 FUV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,225 mi
Last recorded122,225 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FUV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under the car

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,062 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 116,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,333 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Near side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,653 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

No blip test

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both near side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,652 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

No blip test

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both near side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,497 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 78,496 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2018 78,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,709 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 72,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,474 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DS61 FUV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS61 FUV, 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 DS61 FUV registered?

DS61 FUV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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