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EN61 EWV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 EWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,645 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,436 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 7 years old and feathering on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,509 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s handbrake effort low

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,506 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s handbrake effort low

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,506 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s handbrake effort low

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,113 miles

both side walls on n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,868 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EN61 EWV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN61 EWV, 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 EN61 EWV registered?

EN61 EWV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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