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SM61 ZJY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,418 mi
Last recorded52,418 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 44,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/side are lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area

Offside Rear OSR tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 24,752 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 24,752 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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SM61 ZJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM61 ZJY, 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 SM61 ZJY registered?

SM61 ZJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SM61 ZJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 ZJY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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