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EF61 UBY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,881 mi
Last recorded98,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,881 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 98,881 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 89,046 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,116 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,386 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,249 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 31,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,257 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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EF61 UBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF61 UBY, 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 EF61 UBY registered?

EF61 UBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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