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OV61 YJT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 YJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,617 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 73,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 55,064 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 50,237 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 50,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,447 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 34,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner-outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, perished

Fail 27 Jan 2017 28,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner-outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,260 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2016 23,257 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,599 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front registration plate damaged

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 YJT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

OV61 YJT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for OV61 YJT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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