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AE61 MAR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 MAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,718 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 62,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 55,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 52,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,842 miles

Nearside Rear NSR tyre has slight perishing

Offside Rear OSR tyre has slight perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 34,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low OSF Headlight aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre has slight perishing

Offside Rear OSR tyre has slight perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (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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AE61 MAR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE61 MAR, 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 AE61 MAR registered?

AE61 MAR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is AE61 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 MAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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