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LX61 UMV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,206 mi
Last recorded183,206 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 UMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 183,206 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both Offside and Nearside Advise attention soon) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Large chip over 30mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer (outer wing panel slightly corroded)

Pass 10 Dec 2024 171,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 20mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 171,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 20mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 159,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (main feed pipe to pump unions) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 10mm ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 159,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (central blade rubber split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (showing fault on dashboard) (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (central blade rubber split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (main feed pipe to pump unions) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 10mm ) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 145,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to inner chassis rail) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip 25mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 145,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (showing fault on dashboard ) (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm REAR bush bonding separated )detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to inner chassis rail) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip 25mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (starting to crack strongly advise attention) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (too high after adjusting internal head lamp switch) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,324 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 124,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Offside Front slight wear in track rod end.

Pass 17 Nov 2019 113,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,941 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,939 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tread slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear passenger seat bases not fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tread slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger seat bases not fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 74,567 miles

Rear seat squabs missing at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2016 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear seat belt does not release nor return (5.2.5b)

Front brake pads worn but not thin?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear seat squabs missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,094 miles

Front tyres showing wear on edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,865 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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LX61 UMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX61 UMV, 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 LX61 UMV registered?

LX61 UMV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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