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PJ61 MXK

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 MXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 70,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 65,829 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,978 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2023 61,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,416 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 56,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,439 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,417 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,048 miles

back box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,614 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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PJ61 MXK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ61 MXK, 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 PJ61 MXK registered?

PJ61 MXK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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