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VE61 MSV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 MSV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,342 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,955 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 59,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,548 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,938 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 40,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 24,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,349 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 7,918 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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VE61 MSV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE61 MSV, 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 VE61 MSV registered?

VE61 MSV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is VE61 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 MSV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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