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DS61 XRT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,403 mi
Last recorded47,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 47,403 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 45,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 43,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2023 42,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jan 2022 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 21,596 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 21,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 16,216 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply .. replace asap

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 12,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 9,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 5,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XRT 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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

DS61 XRT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is DS61 XRT safe to buy?

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