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OV61 YKE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,238 mi
Last recorded97,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 YKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,782 miles

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

Service light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,518 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 82,628 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,740 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,509 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 YKE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

OV61 YKE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is OV61 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 YKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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