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LV61 XSX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,595 mi
Last recorded116,595 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,595 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,589 miles

Front both top mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,229 miles

Rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside and offside front suspension top mounts slight play

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rears multiple deep cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 105,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside and offside front suspension top mounts slight play

Rear box outer skin corroded

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rears multiple deep cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,556 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,046 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyre perished and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,218 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre edge wear

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers slightly smear the screen

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,101 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185 60 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,204 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,018 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,935 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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LV61 XSX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV61 XSX, 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 LV61 XSX registered?

LV61 XSX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is LV61 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 XSX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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