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OV61 YKR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,110 mi
Last recorded84,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 YKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 84,110 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 84,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,554 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,407 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,954 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 32,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,623 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 28,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,810 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 YKR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

OV61 YKR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is OV61 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 YKR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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