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SB61 OGA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,584 mi
Last recorded155,584 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 OGA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 155,584 miles

Drivers interior door handle deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,173 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 139,540 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 139,383 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover fitted over engine and under vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,013 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,611 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2019 107,611 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,517 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,517 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB61 OGA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB61 OGA, 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 SB61 OGA registered?

SB61 OGA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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