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YC61 XFA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,065 mi
Last recorded41,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 XFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 41,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 40,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,329 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 34,328 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 26,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,214 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,366 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YC61 XFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YC61 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC61 XFA?

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What year was YC61 XFA registered?

YC61 XFA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is YC61 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 XFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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