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YS61 LDL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,078 mi
Last recorded73,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,663 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 71,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,962 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,240 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front exhaust felxi deteriorated

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2023 66,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front exhaust felxi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable - leaking ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,581 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 54,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 42,144 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,445 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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YS61 LDL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 YS61 LDL, 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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YS61 LDL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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