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DS61 XJO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 135,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 122,303 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2023 102,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 86,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,195 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 84,193 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 47,944 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front's (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,579 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 XJO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJO, 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

How do I check the history of DS61 XJO?

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What year was DS61 XJO registered?

DS61 XJO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is DS61 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 XJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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