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LM62 SVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 SVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,794 miles

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,178 miles

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

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,436 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,361 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion to n/s/ o/s rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 62,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,717 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 45,717 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 32,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls have a bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 16,223 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LM62 SVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM62 SVW, 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.

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What year was LM62 SVW registered?

LM62 SVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is LM62 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 SVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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