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SY61 YBH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 YBH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 112,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,656 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2022 101,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,521 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 97,413 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,977 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,011 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SY61 YBH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY61 YBH, 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 SY61 YBH?

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What year was SY61 YBH registered?

SY61 YBH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SY61 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 YBH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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