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VN61 SXG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,218 mi
Last recorded96,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 SXG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,958 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,160 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,722 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,761 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 61,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,367 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2019 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,040 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 45,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,812 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 35,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,740 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edge

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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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VN61 SXG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN61 SXG, 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 VN61 SXG registered?

VN61 SXG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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