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LX61 XMW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,992 mi
Last recorded77,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XMW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper is slightly smeary when operated.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 77,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Wiper is slightly smeary when operated.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 73,022 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,868 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,583 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater full of condensation

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,566 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drop link slight play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,782 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear & offside front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,211 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corrosion on top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 36,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corrosion on top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,349 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 20,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 16,794 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 XMW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LX61 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

LX61 XMW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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