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OV61 UNL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,877 mi
Last recorded132,877 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 UNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 132,877 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,312 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,897 miles

rear brake pads worn

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2018 63,665 miles

offside front door handle stiff in operation

offside rear bump stop separated

offside rear tyre splitting to inner side wall ...reqs attention

oil leak ,

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 63,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front door handle stiff in operation

offside rear bump stop separated

offside rear tyre splitting to inner side wall ...reqs attention

oil leak ,

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,649 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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OV61 UNL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV61 UNL, 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 OV61 UNL registered?

OV61 UNL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is OV61 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 UNL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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