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EN61 EXB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 EXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 108,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 108,143 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Flexi Worn

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tail Gate Damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 96,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 85,923 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Offside front shock absorber slight leak

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2023 85,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Offside front shock absorber slight leak

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,437 miles

Both front shock absorbers misting oil

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,878 miles

Both front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Fail 10 Feb 2021 66,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-45-16-90V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2020 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-45-16-90V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 39,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,032 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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EN61 EXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EN61 EXB, 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

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What year was EN61 EXB registered?

EN61 EXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is EN61 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 EXB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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