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SW61 URA

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 URA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 67,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,775 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust clamp sleeve very corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,702 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 57,278 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel slight damage

Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,845 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,348 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 44,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,244 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 37,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,138 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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SW61 URA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW61 URA, 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 SW61 URA registered?

SW61 URA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is SW61 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 URA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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