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LV62 OLM

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 OLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,285 miles

Front wishbone bushes perishing

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 82,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,068 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,818 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 59,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,854 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 47,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,837 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 31,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 20,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LV62 OLM 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 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 LV62 OLM, 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 LV62 OLM registered?

LV62 OLM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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