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YY61 NLZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,868 mi
Last recorded37,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 NLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 37,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 32,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 28,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 24,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 23,856 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 23,856 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,426 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 23,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,007 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 16,044 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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YY61 NLZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc 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 YY61 NLZ, 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 YY61 NLZ registered?

YY61 NLZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is YY61 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 NLZ 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.

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