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PJ61 MZN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,851 mi
Last recorded112,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 MZN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,851 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear lamp cracked not showing white light

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing and split on rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust central sleeve corroded and one clamp snapped off

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear lamp cracked not showing white light

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,681 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 87,748 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 87,748 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,980 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,574 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s shock boots detached

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,054 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 31,054 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,919 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 MZN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MZN, 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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PJ61 MZN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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