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SY61 YBO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,956 mi
Last recorded51,956 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 YBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 51,956 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,409 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 44,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,144 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,976 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 29,976 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,542 miles

boot wont open but can gain access over rear seats

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,613 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 21,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc's thin

Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,114 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 16,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 11,930 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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SY61 YBO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY61 YBO, 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 YBO?

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What year was SY61 YBO registered?

SY61 YBO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is SY61 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 YBO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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