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WR61 HVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,578 mi
Last recorded57,578 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 HVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 57,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,504 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 54,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 48,865 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,323 miles

Both front shock cover gaiter very deteriorated

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2021 45,321 miles

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

Both front shock cover gaiter very deteriorated

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2020 43,055 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 36,965 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 36,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 18,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 9,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 9,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 7,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,219 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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WR61 HVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 WR61 HVW, 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 WR61 HVW registered?

WR61 HVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is WR61 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 HVW 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.

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