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SY61 YCB

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 YCB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 114,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2025 109,699 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,696 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 71,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,846 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 58,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 22,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 17,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 9,361 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 YCB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 YCB, 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 SY61 YCB registered?

SY61 YCB is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SY61 YCB 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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