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WL61 FWW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 FWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 110,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,248 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,737 miles

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,071 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,907 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

parking brake becoming long

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

parking brake becoming long

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens is cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,464 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 47,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear slight brake binding when turned by hand

Pass 9 May 2016 40,898 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 40,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2015 34,568 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 34,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WL61 FWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL61 FWW, 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 WL61 FWW registered?

WL61 FWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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