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DS61 HHC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,358 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Fail 17 Aug 2023 94,193 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE INNER EDGE AND NO TREAD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,481 miles

Sump pan corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,299 miles

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

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

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, 215/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, 215/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 32,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,316 miles

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 HHC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

DS61 HHC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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