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YR61 NJK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,407 mi
Last recorded106,407 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 NJK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,407 miles

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Hand brake travel high

Fail 22 May 2026 106,401 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Hand brake travel high

Fail 8 May 2026 106,038 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Front exhaust with middle box connection clamp rusted and insecure . Exhaust leak in 2 sections (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi with middle box connection (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,196 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 74,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

amber oil light on

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,738 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,737 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,095 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,095 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,862 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 43,862 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,320 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

covers fitted obstructing view

service light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,363 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2014 27,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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YR61 NJK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR61 NJK, 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 YR61 NJK registered?

YR61 NJK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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