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DF61 LWW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 70,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,341 miles

hand brake effort getting low

Fail 24 Oct 2024 64,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake effort getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,965 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2023 57,961 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated recommend further inspection (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,098 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,928 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,359 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,863 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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DF61 LWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc 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 DF61 LWW, 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

How do I check the history of DF61 LWW?

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What year was DF61 LWW registered?

DF61 LWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is DF61 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 LWW 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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