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SO61 BXB

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 BXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 117,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,688 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 110,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,292 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance alittle low, did not lock out

Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,565 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,335 miles

centre exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Cut to sidewall evident, not exposing ply or cords.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,542 miles

Offside Front Cut on outer sidewall, not exposing cords.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,068 miles

NSR tyre starting to split on inside sidewall

Rear tyres slightly sawtooth worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSR tyre starting to split on inside sidewall

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

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

Rear tyres slightly sawtooth worn

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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SO61 BXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO61 BXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO61 BXB?

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What year was SO61 BXB registered?

SO61 BXB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is SO61 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 BXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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