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EJ61 VSO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 VSO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 33,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 21,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 18,194 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 15,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 15,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 13,519 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 13,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,112 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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EJ61 VSO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 EJ61 VSO, 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 EJ61 VSO registered?

EJ61 VSO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is EJ61 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 VSO 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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