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FV61 YLX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 YLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 66,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,548 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 63,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,367 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 61,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,379 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,379 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,697 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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FV61 YLX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV61 YLX, 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 FV61 YLX registered?

FV61 YLX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is FV61 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 YLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV61 YLX have outstanding finance?

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