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LV61 ZXU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,887 mi
Last recorded86,887 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 ZXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,290 miles

Front both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 74,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,371 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished but not exposing cords

Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,233 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 ZXU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZXU, 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 LV61 ZXU registered?

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

Is LV61 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 ZXU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV61 ZXU have outstanding finance?

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