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FD61 YVL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,207 miles

rear exhaust box rusty but secure

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,916 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,916 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise excess handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,981 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,981 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,637 miles

emissions not tested due to smoke meter not obtaining reading (vehicle wont rev out)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 44,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front under wheel arch covers insecure

under body plastic covers insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 29,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

FD61 YVL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is FD61 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 YVL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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