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MK61 PWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,068 mi
Last recorded39,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 PWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 39,068 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 35,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 32,052 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,168 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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MK61 PWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MK61 PWU, 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

How do I check the history of MK61 PWU?

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What year was MK61 PWU registered?

MK61 PWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is MK61 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 PWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK61 PWU have outstanding finance?

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