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FV61 ZHC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,211 mi
Last recorded134,211 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,642 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2023 108,285 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,181 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,049 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 30,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 23,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,453 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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FV61 ZHC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV61 ZHC, 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 FV61 ZHC registered?

FV61 ZHC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is FV61 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ZHC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV61 ZHC have outstanding finance?

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