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FD61 LXN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 LXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,645 miles

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

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

service light on

Fail 5 Mar 2026 71,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 53,757 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,376 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,735 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,609 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Rear Shock absorber top covers loose on both sides of

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,799 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,702 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,742 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,164 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2017 32,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (1.8)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,404 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD61 LXN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD61 LXN, 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 FD61 LXN?

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What year was FD61 LXN registered?

FD61 LXN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FD61 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 LXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD61 LXN have outstanding finance?

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