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RK61 VCZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VCZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,598 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 94,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 92,507 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 92,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,699 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,203 miles

Offside Rear brake has rubbing noise when rotated

advise both front shockabsorber dust covers damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,933 miles

Offside Rear brake drum noisy on rotation

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,039 miles

front shock dust covers damaged

rear tyres slightly out of shape and perished 2154516

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,259 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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RK61 VCZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK61 VCZ, 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 RK61 VCZ registered?

RK61 VCZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is RK61 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK61 VCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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