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OV61 HPF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,431 mi
Last recorded82,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 HPF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 82,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2023 67,262 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2022 55,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 38,601 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 38,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 29,677 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and o/s scored (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 25,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,648 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 21,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 16,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OV61 HPF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 OV61 HPF, 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 OV61 HPF registered?

OV61 HPF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is OV61 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 HPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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