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NV61 FVH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,371 mi
Last recorded72,371 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 FVH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 68,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , tyre cracking (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 59,883 miles

Nearside Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements plus horn full off water (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 54,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust sleave slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 28,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,698 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NV61 FVH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NV61 FVH, 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

How do I check the history of NV61 FVH?

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What year was NV61 FVH registered?

NV61 FVH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is NV61 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV61 FVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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