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FD61 VNC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 96,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 94,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 94,878 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,737 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,774 miles

EML light on

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,774 miles

EML light on

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 79,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,331 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,741 miles

official permit in osf swept area

rear seats loaded / seatbelts obscured slightly at time of test

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 VNC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC?

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What year was FD61 VNC registered?

FD61 VNC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is FD61 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 VNC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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