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SM61 TVX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 TVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,083 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 71,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 66,877 miles

Central Front oil sump corroded

Central Rear Exhaust noisy rearbox corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing nosy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 66,877 miles

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

Central Front oil sump corroded

Central Rear Exhaust noisy rearbox corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing nosy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,463 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,863 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2154516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,232 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 49,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,650 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 13,650 miles

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

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

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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SM61 TVX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM61 TVX, 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

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What year was SM61 TVX registered?

SM61 TVX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is SM61 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 TVX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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