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YS61 LEF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDES WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUT OF SHAPE FEATHERD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,822 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,730 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 66,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,778 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2020 60,600 miles

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

both front tyres on limit

Pass 19 Jan 2019 54,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,857 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,945 miles

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

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 LEF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS61 LEF, 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

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What year was YS61 LEF registered?

YS61 LEF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YS61 LEF safe to buy?

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