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LL61 OLU

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,901 mi
Last recorded92,901 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 92,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

chips to screen

handbrake travel

rear exhaust section corroding

temp repair to o/s/r lamp

Fail 24 Oct 2025 92,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

chips to screen

handbrake travel

rear exhaust section corroding

temp repair to o/s/r lamp

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,518 miles

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

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

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

chips to screen

clutch worn

o/s/r lamp temp repair

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2024 90,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chips to screen

clutch worn

o/s/r lamp temp repair

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,156 miles

Damage to O/S/R lamp lense

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play to steering inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play to steering inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear box section exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,042 miles

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

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

chip to screen

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2022 81,038 miles

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

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

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

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

chip to screen

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips to screen

Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,044 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips to screen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,555 miles

chip to screen

slight play to O/S/F and N/S/F steering arms

Fail 13 Oct 2020 74,555 miles

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

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

chip to screen

slight play to O/S/F and N/S/F steering arms

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,021 miles

chips to screen

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,021 miles

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

chips to screen

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,123 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,445 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 26,355 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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LL61 OLU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LL61 OLU, 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 LL61 OLU registered?

LL61 OLU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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