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OV61 YKW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,713 mi
Last recorded91,713 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,474 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,608 miles

rear tyres ..... uneven wear

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 YKW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

OV61 YKW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is OV61 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 YKW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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