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DS61 FUW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FUW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 156,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 154,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 151,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 147,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 146,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,787 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front both (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inside

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FUW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

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

Is DS61 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 FUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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