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FH61 HWB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 HWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 104,075 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2026 104,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount is noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2025 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear back box has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 91,703 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount creeking on lock

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 78,176 miles

Nearside Front top mount creeking/making a noise on lock

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear an feathering (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin on backbox corroded

rear axle rusty

Fail 12 May 2023 78,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear an feathering (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin on backbox corroded

rear axle rusty

Pass 17 May 2022 60,685 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 60,685 miles

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

front tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 32,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 26,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 16,984 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,903 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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FH61 HWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FH61 HWB, 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 FH61 HWB registered?

FH61 HWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is FH61 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 HWB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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