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DS61 HGZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 HGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 86,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,501 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,299 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 70,299 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 68,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,700 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 52,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,645 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,629 miles

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

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

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 HGZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 HGZ registered?

DS61 HGZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is DS61 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 HGZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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