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FD61 VNE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,640 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 20 Sep 2024 94,640 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,898 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,088 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking up

Rear number plate faded

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to unbound

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,255 miles

front exhaust flexy splitting

strong advice both front lower arms rear bushes worn

Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexy splitting

strong advice both front lower arms rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Oct 2020 18,059 miles

slight cuts on both front tyres inner wall

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,371 miles

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

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,848 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low 215/45/16

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,297 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 45,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 19,518 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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FD61 VNE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD61 VNE, 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 FD61 VNE registered?

FD61 VNE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 VNE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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