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VE61 YBM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 YBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 77,203 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 65,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,335 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,106 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,758 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,506 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 44,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,538 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 40,538 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,631 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 31,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,736 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 YBM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE61 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

VE61 YBM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VE61 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 YBM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 YBM have outstanding finance?

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