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YH61 PLJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,949 mi
Last recorded39,949 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 39,949 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 36,319 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 35,108 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin

Pass 31 Jan 2023 30,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 25,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 25,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 23,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,198 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 16,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 18,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 12,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 9,314 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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YH61 PLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YH61 PLJ, 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 YH61 PLJ registered?

YH61 PLJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YH61 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 PLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH61 PLJ have outstanding finance?

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