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LV61 LYC

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 LYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,946 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,475 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 71,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,937 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 56,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc's lipped replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn low 10% remaining replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers damp replace soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,877 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 49,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,595 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 43,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 23,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,838 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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LV61 LYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV61 LYC, 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 LV61 LYC?

You can check the full history of LV61 LYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV61 LYC registered?

LV61 LYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LV61 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 LYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV61 LYC have outstanding finance?

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