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OV61 YKC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,594 mi
Last recorded154,594 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 135,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,270 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 82,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,025 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 59,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,668 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 YKC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

OV61 YKC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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