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YY61 UEL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,426 mi
Last recorded102,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,426 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,223 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,099 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,927 miles

sump corroded slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 51,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and stepping on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and stepping on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,034 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YY61 UEL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UEL, 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 YY61 UEL registered?

YY61 UEL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is YY61 UEL safe to buy?

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