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MW61 XWB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 XWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 119,241 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 119,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 108,619 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer causing only (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 106,360 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 106,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,325 miles

front tyres low @ 3mm

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,300 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MW61 XWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW61 XWB, 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 MW61 XWB registered?

MW61 XWB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MW61 XWB safe to buy?

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